Dinonylnaphthalene Sulfonic Acid from Mexico

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.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

15.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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

Import Tips

Acid number 95-105 mg KOH/g specification; stable >6 months certification

Pitfall: Solvent-dissolved forms (50% in kerosene) reclassified to Chapter 38