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Duty Rate (from China)

40.5%
MFN Base Rate5.5%

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

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)

Total Effective Rate40.5%

Products classified under HTS 2908.99.15.00

Sodium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate

Sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate is a chemically defined anionic surfactant derived from alkylated benzene with a sulfo group, classified under HTS 2908.99.1500 as a sulfonated derivative of phenols containing only sulfo groups. It is widely used in detergents and emulsifiers due to its excellent foaming and cleaning properties.

Sodium Xylene Sulfonate

Sodium xylene sulfonate (CAS 1300-72-7) is a hydrotrope and coupling agent derived from sulfonation of xylene (dimethylbenzene), a phenolic hydrocarbon, containing only sulfo groups. It falls under HTS 2908.99.1500 as a salt of a sulfonated phenol derivative used in liquid detergents to enhance solubility.

Diisopropyl Naphthalene Sulfonic Acid Sodium Salt

This sulfonated derivative of diisopropylnaphthalene contains only sulfo groups and is used as a dispersant in dyes and agrochemicals. Classified under HTS 2908.99.1500 as it meets the criteria for halogenated/sulfonated phenol derivatives (naphthalene as phenolic).

Camphor Sulfonic Acid

Camphor-10-sulfonic acid is a chiral resolving agent derived from sulfonation of camphor (bicyclic monoterpene phenol), containing only sulfo groups. It qualifies for HTS 2908.99.1500 as a nitrosated/sulfonated derivative of phenol-alcohols used in pharmaceutical synthesis.

Petroleum Sulfonic Acid Sodium Salt

Mahogany sulfonates from sulfonation of petroleum alkylbenzenes (phenolic), containing only sulfo groups, used as emulsifiers in oil drilling. HTS 2908.99.1500 applies to these chemically defined salts not qualifying as mixtures.

Lignin Sulfonate Sodium Salt

Sodium lignosulfonate from sulfite pulping of wood contains phenolic sulfo groups, classified as a sulfonated phenol derivative under HTS 2908.99.1500 when meeting chemical purity standards. Used as binder in concrete and dispersant.

4-Dodecylbenzenesulfonic Acid

Linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acid (LABSA, CAS 27176-87-0) is the free acid form of dodecylbenzene sulfonate, a sulfonated phenol derivative containing only sulfo groups. HTS 2908.99.1500 covers this key intermediate for synthetic detergents.

Toluene Sulfonic Acid Monohydrate

P-toluenesulfonic acid monohydrate (CAS 6190-39-2) is a strong organic acid from sulfonation of toluene, containing only sulfo groups on phenolic ring. Used as catalyst in esterification; HTS 2908.99.1500 for this defined compound.

Naphthalene Trisulfonic Acid Trisodium Salt

1,3,6-Naphthalenetrisulfonic acid trisodium salt is a multi-sulfo derivative of naphthalene used in azo dye synthesis. Contains only sulfo groups, qualifying for HTS 2908.99.1500 as sulfonated phenol derivative.

Dinonylnaphthalene Sulfonic Acid

Dinonylnaphthalene sulfonic acid serves as extractant in hydrometallurgy and lube oil additives. Sulfonated phenolic derivative containing only sulfo groups, classified HTS 2908.99.1500 when >90% pure.

Benzene Sulfonic Acid Sodium Salt

Sodium benzenesulfonate (CAS 127-73-1) is the simplest sulfonated aromatic, derived from phenol structure, containing only sulfo groups. HTS 2908.99.1500 for this pure compound used in chemical synthesis.

Xylene Sulfonic Acid Mixture (Ortho/Meta/Para)

Mixed xylene sulfonic acids from sulfonation contain only sulfo groups on phenolic rings, classified as isomers under Chapter 29 note 1(b). HTS 2908.99.1500 for these defined sulfonated phenol derivatives.

Cumene Sulfonic Acid

Cumene sulfonic acid from isopropylbenzene sulfonation contains only sulfo groups, used in hydrotropic formulations. Meets HTS 2908.99.1500 criteria as pure sulfonated phenol derivative.

Styrene Sulfonic Acid Sodium Salt

Sodium styrenesulfonate (CAS 1230-52-2) monomer contains sulfo group on phenylethylene, classified as sulfonated phenol derivative under HTS 2908.99.1500. Used in polymer synthesis for ion exchange resins.

Phenol-4-Sulfonic Acid

4-Hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid is the direct sulfonated phenol containing only sulfo groups, used in dye and pharmaceutical intermediates. Precisely fits HTS 2908.99.1500 definition.