Benzene Sulfonic Acid Sodium Salt

Benzenesulfonic acid sodium salt is the simplest aromatic sulfonic salt under HTS 2904.10.32.00. Used in dye intermediates and as a solubilizer.

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.

2904.10.15.00Same rate: 40.5%

If thiols and mercaptans

Sulfur compounds with thiol functionality classify differently.

3204.19.40.00Lower: 16.5% vs 40.5%

If used as dye intermediates

Specific dye applications may shift to chapter 32 classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Basic structure; easiest note 3 verification via molecular formula C6H5SO3Na

High purity (>98%) preferred for pharmaceutical intermediates

Non-hygroscopic grades recommended for bulk shipping