Pyrazolone Red Dye Intermediate from China
Specialty pyrazolone for coupling component in photographic mask dyes and color correction layers. Aromatic modification qualifies under HTS 2933.19.30 as photographic chemical with unfused pyrazole. Used in motion picture color negative processing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Colorimetric specifications and coupling reaction data support photographic chemical status
• Small quantity imports (<5kg) typical; bulk suggests non-specialty use risking reclassification
• Ensure INCI/CAS naming consistency to prevent disputes with dye industry classifications