5-Nitrobenzimidazole from Japan
A nitro-substituted benzimidazole used in photographic antifoggants and stabilizers for silver halide emulsions. This aromatic fused heterocyclic system prevents unwanted fog during film development. Classified under HTS 2933.99.24.00 as a photographic chemical per Chapter 29 nitro derivative provisions.
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
• Nitro compounds require additional fire safety declarations; provide emulsion compatibility data; ensure proper sequencing per Chapter 29 classification note 3