Camphorsulfonic Acid

10-Camphorsulfonic acid derives from sulfonation of camphor (bicyclic hydrocarbon terpene). Classified HTS 2904.99.50.00 as sulfonated cyclic hydrocarbon derivative. Chiral resolving agent in asymmetric synthesis.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

2914.79Lower: 14% vs 38.7%

If classified by ketone function rather than sulfonation

Oxygen-function precedence per chapter notes if keto group principal characteristic.

3808.94.50Lower: 30% vs 38.7%

If herbicide intermediates

Pesticide-related chemicals move to Chapter 38.

2933.99.97.01Lower: 6.5% vs 38.7%

If considered heterocyclic due to bridgehead structure

Complex ring systems may shift to heterocyclic compounds heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify optical rotation [α]D values to confirm enantiomeric purity affecting pricing

Small package exemption possible for research quantities <100g

Biocontamination testing required for terpene-derived chemicals

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p-Toluenesulfonic Acid

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Benzenesulfonic Acid

Benzenesulfonic acid is the simplest aromatic sulfonic acid, derived from benzene hydrocarbon through sulfonation. Classified under HTS 2904.99.50.00 as a sulfonated derivative of hydrocarbons in the 'other' subcategory. Used in manufacturing detergents, dyes, and pharmaceuticals.

Dinonylnaphthalenesulfonic Acid

Dinonylnaphthalenesulfonic acid (DNNSA) features two nonyl alkyl chains on sulfonated naphthalene, qualifying as alkylated sulfonated hydrocarbon derivative under HTS 2904.99.50.00. Widely used in alkylation catalysts and metal extraction.

Xylenesulfonic Acid Mixture

Xylenesulfonic acid mixture contains isomers of dimethylbenzenesulfonic acid from sulfonation of commercial xylene feedstock. Falls under HTS 2904.99.50.00 as sulfonated derivatives not elsewhere specified. Used in hydrotropes and polymerization catalysts.

Anthracene-2-Sulfonic Acid

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Dodecylbenzenesulfonic Acid

Linear dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid (LABSA) from sulfonation of dodecylbenzene alkylaromatic hydrocarbon. HTS 2904.99.50.00 classification for long-chain sulfonated derivatives. Primary raw material for LAS detergents.