Cumene Sulfonic Acid

Cumene sulfonic acid from isopropylbenzene sulfonation, single sulfo group only. Precisely matches HTS 2904.10.5000 for other sulfo hydrocarbon derivatives. Intermediate for saccharin production and polymerization catalyst.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.2%+35.0%39.2%
🇲🇽Mexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇨🇦Canada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇩🇪Germany4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇯🇵Japan4.2%+10.0%14.2%

Alternative Classifications

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

2925.11.00.00Higher: 41.5% vs 39.2%

If further processed into saccharin (saccharin classified as imide)

Saccharin and salts specifically provided for later in Chapter 29 numerical order.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Purity >96% required; lower grades risk Chapter 38 mixture classification

Strong odorant; proper venting containers mandatory for hazmat compliance

Saccharin production declaration may trigger additional FDA/DOJ scrutiny

Related Products under HTS 2904.10.50.00

Sodium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate

Sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate is a synthetic anionic surfactant derived from dodecylbenzene with a single sulfo group (-SO3H), neutralized as its sodium salt. It falls under HTS 2904.10.5000 as a sulfonated derivative of hydrocarbons containing only sulfo groups. Primarily used in detergents and emulsifiers.

Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid (LABSA)

LABSA is a versatile surfactant produced by sulfonating linear alkylbenzene with sulfuric acid, containing only sulfo groups. Classified under HTS 2904.10.5000 as a sulfonated hydrocarbon derivative. Widely used in liquid detergents, emulsifiers, and industrial cleaners.

Ethyl Benzene Sulfonate

Ethyl benzene sulfonate is the ethyl ester of benzenesulfonic acid, explicitly covered under this subheading for ethyl esters of sulfo derivatives. Meets HTS 2904.10.5000 criteria as containing only sulfo groups from hydrocarbon parent. Used as intermediate in dye and pharmaceutical synthesis.

Petroleum Sulfonic Acid Sodium Salt

Sodium salt of petroleum sulfonic acids derived from alkylated aromatic hydrocarbons, containing only sulfo groups. Qualifies under HTS 2904.10.5000 as sulfonated hydrocarbon derivative salt. Used in metalworking fluids and rust inhibitors.

Dodecylbenzene Sulfonic Acid (DDBSA)

DDBSA is a high-purity linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acid with C12 alkyl chain, strictly containing sulfo groups only. Classifies under HTS 2904.10.5000 as other sulfonated hydrocarbon derivative. Essential for household and industrial cleaning formulations.

Toluene Sulfonic Acid Monohydrate

Para-toluene sulfonic acid monohydrate contains only sulfo groups on toluene hydrocarbon backbone. Fits HTS 2904.10.5000 as sulfonated hydrocarbon derivative. Used as catalyst in esterification and polymerization reactions.