Triethanolamine Hydroxyhydroquinone from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include formulation recipes showing concentration in photographic products
• Ensure temperature-controlled shipping to maintain chemical stability
• Document non-toxicity profile for customs health/safety review