Sodium 2-Anthracenesulfonate from Japan
Sodium 2-anthracenesulfonate is the sodium salt of 2-anthracenesulfonic acid, classified with the parent acid per Chapter 29 note on inorganic salts of organic acids. It serves as a water-soluble intermediate for fluorescent dyes and surfactants. This fits HTS 2904.10.0400 as a derivative containing only sulfo groups.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include salt composition analysis in COA to prove classification with parent acid; watch for moisture content affecting purity claims
• Use UN-approved packaging for corrosive sulfonates during transport