Benzeneazodimethylaniline (Solvent Yellow 2) from Mexico
This azo compound serves as a solvent dye for petroleum products and plastics coloration. Although used as coloring matter, its import as pure chemical compound classifies under HTS 2927.00.50.00 per Chapter 29 precedence over Chapter 32. The azo (-N=N-) linkage defines its chemical heading.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Pure compounds (>98%) stay in Chapter 29 even if coloring use; include solubility specs in technical data; verify VOC content for environmental compliance