Benzenesulfonic Acid from Canada
Benzenesulfonic acid is the simplest sulfonated aromatic hydrocarbon, produced by direct sulfonation of benzene. Falls squarely under HTS 2904.99.40.00 per additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for such derivatives. Used in dyestuff manufacturing and as a chemical intermediate.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
5.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure no added stabilizers render it specific-use per chapter note (g)
• Document as 'separate chemically defined compound' with assay results
• Avoid retail packing which could trigger chapter 32 or 38 exclusions