Sulfonitric Acid Mixture from China
Sulfonitric acid is a freshly prepared mixture of concentrated nitric and sulfuric acids used for nitration in explosives and dyes. It qualifies under HTS 2808.00.00 explicitly as 'sulfonitric acids,' treated as a defined inorganic acid blend per the heading.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Ship under UN 1798 as corrosive mixture with dual acid labeling; prohibit storage near organics to prevent reactions; ensure batch certificates confirm fresh preparation to avoid 3824 reclassification