Pyrazolone Red Dye Intermediate from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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