p-Toluenesulfonic Acid from China

p-Toluenesulfonic acid (PTSA) is a sulfonated derivative of toluene, a hydrocarbon, containing a sulfonic acid group (-SO3H) attached to the aromatic ring. It falls under HTS 2904.99.50.00 as a sulfonated derivative of hydrocarbons, whether or not halogenated, specifically in the 'other' category. Commonly used as a catalyst in organic synthesis and esterification reactions.

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 detailed chemical analysis (NMR, IR spectra) confirming sulfonation on hydrocarbon base structure to verify Chapter 29 classification

Include Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and UN shipping declarations for corrosive properties during customs clearance

Ensure proper labeling as hazardous material (UN 3261) to avoid delays; verify purity levels as impurities may affect duty rates