H Acid Coupling Component from Japan

H Acid (1-amino-8-naphthol-3,6-disulfonic acid) serves as an azo coupling agent for substantive dyes on cotton. Though primarily phenolic, its role in azo dye synthesis links it to products in additional U.S. note 3 under HTS 2927.00.40.00. This chemically defined compound is essential for dye chemistry per chapter scope.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

6.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Ensure documentation specifies use in diazo coupling to justify note 3 classification over general aromatics

Test for heavy metal impurities; sulfonated compounds often require REACH-like compliance data

Ship in stabilized aqueous solution only if per chapter note (d) for water-dissolved products

H Acid Coupling Component from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2927.00.40.00