U.S. imports of Naphthols and Their Salts (HS 290715) totaled $782K in August 2026, imported from 4 countries.
Importers of Naphthols and Their Salts paid $187K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 23.89% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Naphthols and Their Salts imports of $782K in August 2026 ran 45% above the year-to-date monthly average of $539K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAlpha-naphthol and 2-naphthol (beta-naphthol) are key aromatic intermediates for azo dye synthesis, rubber antioxidants, and pharmaceutical building blocks, and the US schedule distinguishes them at the 10-digit level: 2907151000 for alpha-naphthol and 2907153000 for beta-naphthol, with a residual line 2907150000 for other naphthols and salts. China is by far the dominant supplier, reflecting its large-scale coal-tar processing and downstream dye-intermediate industry, with India and Switzerland also contributing. Importers should be aware that Chinese-origin goods under this heading are subject to Section 301 tariffs. Purity specifications and isomer identity are critical for dye and pharmaceutical customers and should be clearly stated on certificates of analysis.
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The US schedule separates them at the 10-digit level: alpha-naphthol enters under 2907151000 and 2-naphthol (beta-naphthol) under 2907153000. Correct isomer identification on the entry documentation is essential to avoid misclassification.
China's large coal-tar distillation and naphthalene processing infrastructure gives it a significant cost and scale advantage in naphthol production. However, Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin goods have prompted some buyers to evaluate Indian suppliers as an alternative source.
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Imports
$782KYoY · free account
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$9KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $6.0M of Naphthols and Their Salts and exported $291K.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 6 of 9 in heading 2907
Subheading 290715 · $782K of $19.2M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2907153000 | 2-Naphthol (B-Naphthol) | $551K | 16.33% | 100.00% | $90K |
| 2907151000 | Alpha-Naphthol | $228K | 41.86% | 100.00% | $96K |
| 2907156000 | Other Naphthols and Their Salts | $3K | 43.01% | 100.00% | $1K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2907150000 | Naphthols and Their Salts | $9K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
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India and China together supply 99% of it. China pays 41.0% duty; India 10.0%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 23.89% of imports for consumption.