New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

2-Diazo-1-Naphthol-4-Sulfonic Acid

A diazo coupling agent used in diazo-type copying papers and films, reacting to produce visible azo images upon light exposure. Classified under HTS 2927.00.25.00 due to its role in light-sensitive photographic reproduction processes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+37.5%44%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2927.00Same rate: 44%

If in simple salt form without sulfonic modification

Basic diazonium salts without complex photographic functionality classify earlier in the subheading.

2934.99Lower: 19% vs 44%

If imported as nucleic acid dye intermediate

Certain diazo-naphthol derivatives used in biotech staining fall under heterocyclic compounds.

3703.10.30Lower: 41.2% vs 44%

If pre-coated onto diazo copying paper

When applied to sensitized paper, becomes 'diazo copying paper' under Chapter 37.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Include end-use statements from buyer specifying photographic paper manufacturing to justify tariff classification

• Ensure proper Hazard Class 6.1 labeling for toxic diazonium salts during ocean transport

• Test for stabilizer content; excess additives may reclassify as mixtures under heading 3824

Related Products under HTS 2927.00.25.00