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Naphthalene Trisulfonic Acid Sodium Salt

1,3,6-Naphthalenetrisulfonic acid trisodium salt, though containing multiple sulfo groups, classified under HTS 2904.10.32.00 per note 3. Dye manufacturing intermediate.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+37.5%43%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3204.16.30.00Higher: 44% vs 43%

If reactive dyes

Dye-specific functionality shifts to chapter 32.

2929.90Lower: 19% vs 43%

If multiple nitrogen functions

Additional nitrogen groups present precedence.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm trisulfonation pattern via HPLC

• High water solubility (>50%) characteristic

• Dye precursor; verify end-use declaration