2907.22.50.00 - Other

This HTS classification, 2907.22.50.00, encompasses "Other" hydroquinone (quinol) and its salts. While the parent category pertains to hydroquinone and its salts in general, this specific subheading is a residual category designed to capture such compounds that do not fit into more specific subheadings. It is important to note that this classification applies to hydroquinone and its salts that are not specifically designated for a particular use or grade, such as photographic applications.

This category serves as a catch-all for hydroquinone and its salts that are not classified under the sibling subheading 2907.22.10.00, which is reserved for "Photographic grade" hydroquinone and its salts. The distinction between this "Other" category and the "Photographic grade" classification lies in the intended application and purity standards. If a hydroquinone or its salt is not explicitly manufactured or imported for photographic purposes, and does not meet the specific quality requirements for that use, it will likely fall under this general classification.

As this node is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to detail. Therefore, classification into 2907.22.50.00 will depend on the absence of a more specific classification for hydroquinone or its salts elsewhere within the tariff schedule. Customs professionals should ensure that all defining characteristics and intended uses of the imported product have been thoroughly examined to confirm that it does not qualify for a more precise subheading before assigning it to this residual "Other" category.