1,5-Naphthalenedisulfonic Acid

1,5-Naphthalenedisulfonic acid is a di-sulfonated naphthalene derivative explicitly provided for in HTS 2904.10.10.00 as a sulfonated hydrocarbon with only sulfo groups. It is widely used in the production of azo dyes and optical brighteners.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2904.20.10.00Same rate: 40.5%

If containing nitro groups in addition to sulfo

Nitro-sulfonated derivatives classified separately under 2904.20 per chapter notes.

2904Same rate: 40.5%

If sold as ethyl ester form rather than acid

Chapter notes specify ethyl esters classified with parent sulfo compounds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include NMR or HPLC purity certificates; impurities may affect classification purity requirements

Label as UN 3265 corrosive liquid for proper hazmat shipping compliance

Check REACH compliance for EU transshipments involving this dye intermediate