Disodium 1,8-Dihydroxynaphthalene-3,6-disulfonate (H Salt)

The disodium salt form of 1,8-Dihydroxynaphthalene-3,6-disulfonic acid, commonly called H Salt, used in water-soluble dye coupling. HTS 2908.99.0900 explicitly includes this salt as a halogenated/sulfonated phenol derivative containing only sulfo groups.

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.

3204.17.60Higher: 41.5% vs 40.5%

If when formulated as finished pigment dispersion for retail

Chapter 32 covers synthetic organic coloring matter put up in forms for retail sale, not bulk intermediates.

2847.00.00.00Lower: 38.7% vs 40.5%

If misidentified as inorganic hydrogen peroxide/sodium perborate prep

Organic sulfonates with defined carbon structure remain in Chapter 29 per legal notes.

2934.99Lower: 16.5% vs 40.5%

If for other nucleic acid derivatives with similar sulfo groups

Different heterocyclic structures classify under Chapter 29 subchapter heterocycles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include salt content verification in COA; sodium content must match theoretical 14.8% for disodium form

Label as UN 3265 Corrosive Liquid, basic, inorganic, n.o.s. for ocean transport