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Ammonium 1-Naphthol-4-sulfonate

Ammonium salt of 4-Hydroxy-1-naphthalenesulfonic acid, used in analytical chemistry. Classified in HTS 2908.99.06.00 following Chapter 29 rule for salts of sulfo derivatives.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2921.42Lower: 19% vs 20%

If guanidine-like ammonium structure emphasized

Amine-function compounds in 2921, but sulfo acid base takes precedence numerically.

3204.16.30.00Higher: 44% vs 20%

If direct use in reactive dye formulation

Reactive dyes incorporating such salts classify in Chapter 32.

2842Lower: 15.8% vs 20%

If industrial bulk without organic purity

Other salts in Chapter 28 if not meeting organic compound criteria.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Declare cation ratio to avoid misclassification as organic base salt

• Use lab-grade labeling for compliance

• Monitor for emetic additions triggering safety note (g)