4-Nitroresorcinol from Japan
4-Nitroresorcinol is a nitrated aromatic compound used in hair dye formulations and pharmaceutical synthesis. It falls under HTS 2942.00.35.00 as an other modified aromatic organic compound with nitro functionality on a dihydroxybenzene structure. Chapter notes include nitrated derivatives in applicable headings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include nitro group confirmation via elemental analysis to support Chapter 29 inclusion
• Ensure not declared as cosmetic ingredient (Chapter 33) but as bulk chemical