2707.40.00.00 - Naphthalene 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg, liters |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | Free |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
Naphthalene, classified under HTS code 2707.40.00.00, refers to a specific aromatic hydrocarbon, chemically known as C₁₀H₈. This substance is typically encountered as a white crystalline solid with a distinctive odor and is derived primarily from the distillation of high-temperature coal tar. Its primary applications include its use as a precursor in the synthesis of various organic chemicals, such as phthalic anhydride (used in plasticizers and dyes), and historically, as a moth repellent.
This classification is distinct from its siblings, which cover other specific aromatic hydrocarbons or mixtures derived from coal tar. Benzene (2707.10.00.00), toluene (2707.20.00.00), and xylenes (2707.30.00) are simpler aromatic compounds with different chemical structures and properties. Furthermore, 2707.50.00.00 encompasses broader mixtures of aromatic hydrocarbons with specific boiling point characteristics, whereas naphthalene is a single, well-defined compound.
As a leaf node, HTS code 2707.40.00.00 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification within this code relies directly on the identification of naphthalene itself, based on its chemical composition, physical form, and origin from the high-temperature distillation of coal tar, as per the preceding headings within Chapter 27. The scope is specific to pure naphthalene or products where naphthalene is the predominant constituent, differentiating it from more general mixtures or other individual aromatic hydrocarbons.