Fast Yellow GC Base Diazo Compound from Germany
Fast Yellow GC Base is a diazonium salt serving as a key intermediate for yellow azo pigments used in printing inks and paints. Classified under HTS 2927.00.40.00 due to its inclusion in additional U.S. note 3 for specific dye-coupling components. It meets chapter requirements as a separate chemically defined diazo-compound.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Confirm exact chemical identity matches U.S. note 3 listings to prevent misclassification into general diazo headings
• Package with anti-dusting agents only if necessary for safety, as per chapter note (g), to maintain heading 2927 status
• Declare intended use as dye intermediate; retail packaging could shift to chapter 32