Sodium Xylenesulfonate from China
Sodium salt of xylene sulfonic acid used as hydrotrope in liquid detergents to improve solubility. Aromatic hydrocarbon sulfonate classifying under HTS 2904.10.37.00. Enables formulation of clear, concentrated cleaning products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide 40% aqueous solution specs if imported dissolved per chapter note (d)
• Confirm hydrotrope purity; admixture with other surfactants risks reclassification
• Include assay showing xylenesulfonate content meets USP/NF standards if applicable