Zinc Formaldehyde Sulfoxylate from Germany
A sulfoxylate derivative of sodium used as a reducing agent in printing and dyeing industries, classified under HTS 2831.10.5000 as 'other' sulfoxylates of sodium. Despite the zinc component, it meets chemically defined criteria per Chapter 28/29 notes when primarily sodium-based. It functions similarly to sodium dithionite in textile processing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm sodium base composition through assay reports to distinguish from pure zinc sulfoxylates under different headings
• Declare as hazardous (UN 3077) with proper IMDG/IMDG shipping papers for ocean freight
• Avoid bulk unpackaged imports; use sealed drums to meet stability requirements during transit