Ethanesulfonic Acid from Japan
Ethanesulfonic acid is a sulfonated derivative of ethanol featuring terminal sulfonic acid group. Falls under HTS 2905.59.10.00 as sulfonated acyclic alcohol derivative used in surfactants and pharmaceuticals. Chemically defined per Chapter 29.
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
• ,Provide neutralization titration analysis for purity confirmation
• Monitor for surfactant mixture classification if blended