Cumene Sulfonic Acid from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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