8-Hydroxyquinoline from Japan
8-Hydroxyquinoline is a bidentate chelating agent and antiseptic containing unfused quinoline ring with phenolic hydroxy group. HTS 2933.49.70.00 applies as nitrogen hetero-atom heterocyclic compound meeting chapter purity requirements. Used in metal complex formation and pharmaceutical intermediates.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• Heavy metal chelation properties - provide complex formation data if stabilized
• Technical grade vs pharma grade affects documentation; specify CAS 148-24-3
• Avoid anti-dusting agent additions that imply specific use per Chapter 29 note (g)