Sodium 4-Methylbenzenesulfinate
This aromatic sulfinic acid salt serves as a photographic chemical in fixing baths and bleach regeneration processes. It functions as a sulfinate source in silver halide processing chemistry. Falls under HTS 2934.99.20.00 as an aromatic heterocyclic photographic chemical.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified as organo-sulfur compound
Sulfur directly linked to carbon classifies under heading 2930 per chapter note 5.
If imported as general sodium sulfinate
Inorganic dithionites and sulfoxylates in heading 2831 if not specifically organic heterocyclic.
If in bulk industrial chemical form
Salts of inorganic acids classified separately from organic photographic chemicals.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit assay certificates confirming minimum purity levels for photographic grade
• Declare exact CAS number (824-79-3) and intended photographic application
• Monitor for anti-dumping duties on Chinese-origin sulfinates
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4-Phenylphenol
4-Phenylphenol is an aromatic heterocyclic compound used as a key photographic chemical in the development of silver halide films and papers. It functions as a developing agent or auxiliary in photographic processing solutions due to its aromatic structure and chemical reactivity. Classified under HTS 2934.99.20.00 as an aromatic photographic chemical.
1-Phenyl-3-pyrazolidinone (Phenidone)
Phenidone is a pyrazolone derivative serving as a superadditive developing agent in black-and-white photographic developers. This aromatic heterocyclic compound accelerates silver halide reduction while minimizing fog formation. HTS 2934.99.20.00 covers it specifically as a photographic chemical.
2,4-Diaminophenol Dihydrochloride (Rodinal Developer)
Used in high-acutance photographic developers like Rodinal, this aromatic compound reduces silver halides while providing fine grain structure. Its diaminophenol structure makes it ideal for aerial and technical film processing. Classified as aromatic photographic chemical under HTS 2934.99.20.00.
Triethanolamine Hydroxyhydroquinone
TEHQ serves as a silver halide preservative and stabilizer in photographic emulsions and developers. This aromatic derivative prevents oxidation during film storage and processing. HTS 2934.99.20.00 specifically includes such photographic stabilizers.
p-Aminophenol Hydrochloride
Classic photographic developing agent used in metol-hydroquinone developers for fine grain films. The para-amino structure provides controlled silver reduction rates. Aromatic photographic chemical under HTS 2934.99.20.00.
Hydroquinone Monomethyl Ether (MEHQ)
MEHQ inhibits polymerization in photographic gelatin emulsions and serves as an antioxidant in developer solutions. This methoxyhydroquinone derivative stabilizes aromatic compounds during processing. Classified under HTS 2934.99.20.00.