Anthracene-2-Sulfonic Acid from Japan
Anthracene-2-sulfonic acid from sulfonation of anthracene polycyclic hydrocarbon. HTS 2904.99.50.00 covers this higher PAH sulfonated derivative. Used in specialty dye synthesis.
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
• PAH content certification required under REACH/TSCA for environmental persistence
• Dark-colored product; use amber glass/HDPE to prevent photodegradation
• Position 2 vs 9 isomer critical for correct CAS registry matching