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2-Anthracenesulfonic acid with identification colorant

This 2-anthracenesulfonic acid includes an added odoriferous substance for identification or safety reasons, as permitted by Chapter 29 Note 1(g). The additive does not render the product suitable for a specific use, so it remains classified under tariff item 2904.10.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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Related Products under Tariff item 2904.10.00

2-Anthracenesulfonic acid

2-Anthracenesulfonic acid is a chemically defined organic compound derived from anthracene, a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, containing only sulpho groups. It falls under tariff item 2904.10.00 as a derivative containing only sulpho groups, their salts and ethyl esters.

2-Anthracenesulfonic acid for azo dye production

This 2-anthracenesulfonic acid is intended for dilution to standard strengths for the production of azo dyes, as specified in Chapter 29 Note 1(h). It remains classified under tariff item 2904.10.00 as a sulphonated hydrocarbon derivative containing only sulpho groups.

2-Anthracenesulfonic acid hydrate

2-Anthracenesulfonic acid hydrate is the parent compound dissolved in water, as permitted by Chapter 29 Note 1(d) for chemically defined products. It maintains classification under tariff item 2904.10.00 as a sulphonated hydrocarbon derivative containing only sulpho groups.

2-Anthracenesulfonic acid in transport solvent

This 2-anthracenesulfonic acid is dissolved in a solvent solely for safety or transport reasons, as permitted by Chapter 29 Note 1(e). The solvent does not render the product particularly suitable for a specific use, so it remains classified under tariff item 2904.10.00.

2-Anthracenesulfonic acid with anticaking stabilizer

This form of 2-anthracenesulfonic acid includes an anticaking agent necessary for preservation or transport, as permitted by Chapter 29 Note 1(f). The stabilizer does not alter the product's classification as a sulphonated hydrocarbon derivative containing only sulpho groups.

Ethyl 2-Anthracenesulfonate

Ethyl 2-anthracenesulfonate is the ethyl ester of 2-anthracenesulfonic acid, explicitly covered under tariff item 2904.10.00 which includes ethyl esters of sulpho derivatives. It is used in organic synthesis for protecting groups and dye precursors.