Fast Yellow GC Base Diazo Compound from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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