Alizarin from China
Alizarin is a red anthraquinone derivative containing aromatic lactone functionality used in pharmaceutical staining. Falls under HTS 2932.20.20.00 as aromatic oxygen-heterocycle with drug applications in histology. Historically significant as first synthetic dye with medicinal uses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
100%
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
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Reference USP monograph for histological stains; include spectral data (λmax 425nm)
• Distinguish from textile dye grade; declare pharmaceutical purity grade only
• Batch testing for heavy metals essential as anthraquinones bioaccumulate