Xylene Sulfonic Acid Sodium Salt from Japan
Sodium xylene sulfonate serves as hydrotrope in cleaning formulations, derived from sulfonated xylene containing only sulfo groups. HTS 2904.10.5000 classification as hydrocarbon sulfo derivative salt. Enhances surfactant solubility.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 40% aqueous solution common; declare solids content accurately to avoid dilution misclassification
• SXS (CAS 1300-72-7) certificates required; verify no alcohol solvents present
• Distinguish from cumene sulfonate which has different alkyl substitution pattern