Beta-Naphthol from Mexico
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 — 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 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