J Acid Diazo Coupler from Germany
J Acid (2-amino-8-naphthol-6-sulfonic acid) is a critical coupler for azo dyes producing blue-violet shades on textiles. Included in additional U.S. note 3 products for HTS 2927.00.40.00 as part of diazo-/azo- chemistry intermediates. Meets chapter (a) as separate chemically defined organic 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
• Provide spectral analysis confirming structure matches note 3 specifications
• Use UN-approved chemical packaging; diazo intermediates pose reactivity hazards
• Avoid blending with diazonium salts pre-import; mixtures risk 3824 reclassification