1,3,6/1,3,7-Naphthalenetrisulfonic Acid Technical Grade

Technical grade mixture of 1,3,6- and 1,3,7-naphthalenetrisulfonic acid used in industrial dye synthesis. Falls under HTS 2904.10.15.00 per Chapter 29 scope for sulfonated hydrocarbon derivatives with only sulfo groups, excluding coloring matters of Chapter 32.

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.

2904.10Same rate: 40.5%

If purely 1,3,6-naphthalenetrisulfonic acid without 1,3,7 isomer

Pure single isomers have distinct subheadings from isomer mixtures in heading 2904.10.

2940.00.60.00Lower: 30.8% vs 40.5%

If converted to corresponding sodium salts

Organic acid salts classified with parent acid per Chapter 29 note on inorganic salts of organic compounds.

3204.19.40.00Lower: 16.5% vs 40.5%

If for industrial use in direct azo dye coupling processes

Functional use in specific dye processes may shift to Chapter 32 synthetic coloring matter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include CAS registry verification and isomer ratio HPLC analysis in import documentation to confirm HTS 2904.10.15.00 specificity

Obtain EPA pre-manufacture notice if used in US dye production exceeding reportable quantities