Ammonium Dithionite Solution from Japan
Ammonium dithionite (NH4)2S2O4 in aqueous solution acts as a reducing bleach for textiles and paper. Falls under HTS 2831.90.00.00 as 'other' dithionites when chemically defined and not organically stabilized. Concentration typically 20-40% active ingredient for liquid handling.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Classify as solution only if dithionite constitutes principal characteristic; otherwise, preparations in 3824
• DOT Class 8 corrosive label required; IBC totes preferred for bulk import
• Test for ammonia content to prevent reclassification as ammonium sulfite derivatives