Benzene Sulfonic Acid Sodium Salt from Japan
Benzenesulfonic acid sodium salt is the simplest aromatic sulfonic salt under HTS 2904.10.32.00. Used in dye intermediates and as a solubilizer.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Basic structure; easiest note 3 verification via molecular formula C6H5SO3Na
• High purity (>98%) preferred for pharmaceutical intermediates
• Non-hygroscopic grades recommended for bulk shipping