2-Naphthol-6,8-Disulfonic Acid Disodium Salt (Schaeffer Salt)

Schaeffer salt is a disulfonated naphthol sodium salt under HTS 2907.15.60.00 as 'other' naphthols and salts. Used in azo dye production for textiles and leather.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3204.16.30.00Higher: 41.5% vs 40.5%

If diluted to standard strength for azo dye production

Chapter note (h) excludes such dilutions from Chapter 29, moving to synthetic dye couplers.

2904.10.10.00Same rate: 40.5%

If hydroquinone derivative misidentified

Different monophenol structure would classify under earlier 2904 heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide structural formula and molecular weight to confirm naphthol parent structure over sulfonic dominance

Ensure packaging complies with chapter note (e) if solvent-dissolved for transport

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