Naphthalene-2-Sulfonic Acid from China
Naphthalene-2-sulfonic acid results from sulfonation of naphthalene hydrocarbon at the 2-position, fitting HTS 2904.99.50.00 as other sulfonated hydrocarbon derivatives. Essential intermediate for dye manufacturing and as a wetting agent.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide positional isomer confirmation (CAS 93-11-8) via HPLC chromatogram to prevent misclassification as beta-naphthol derivatives
• Use DOT-approved packaging for corrosive liquids; segregate from amines/bases during transport