Beta-Naphthol from China
Beta-naphthol is a modified aromatic compound serving as a key intermediate in azo dye synthesis and pharmaceutical production. Classified under HTS 2942.00.35.00 as an other aromatic organic compound, it features a naphthalene structure with a hydroxyl group. It meets Chapter 29 criteria for separate chemically defined compounds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include spectral analysis confirming naphthol structure to distinguish from phenols in heading 2907
• Verify no dye coupling has occurred; pre-reaction intermediates stay in Chapter 29 per note exclusions