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Xylene Sulfonic Acid from Germany

Xylene sulfonic acid mixture (ortho/para/mixed isomers) is an aromatic sulfonic acid per HTS 2904.10.32.00. Widely used as catalyst and hydrotrope base.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Specify isomer ratio (typically 60% para) in COA

• pH 1-2 confirms acid strength for classification

• Stabilize against oxidation with trace inhibitors