Sodium Thiosulfate for Photographic Fixing from China
High-purity sodium thiosulfate designed for use in photographic developers as a hypo fixer to dissolve silver halides. It is classified under HTS 2832.30.10.00 because it is chemically defined sodium thiosulfate, meeting Chapter 28 notes for inorganic sulfur compounds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39%
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
• Include end-use statement specifying photographic grade to support classification and any quota applicability
• Ensure EP1 (EPA) certification if containing reportable chemicals; test for heavy metals to meet purity standards
• Ship in moisture-proof bags; exposure to air can form hydrates, risking reclassification