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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3204.11.50.00Higher: 41.5% vs 40.5%

If pre-dispersed paste for dye manufacture

Synthetic dye intermediates in dispersion form classified as coloring matter in Chapter 32.

2904.20.10.00Same rate: 40.5%

If unsulfonated naphthalene

Pure hydrocarbon without sulfo groups falls under earlier Chapter 29 hydrocarbon derivatives.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ HPLC purity >98% certification required; light-sensitive - opaque packaging

β€’ Common issue: Dye coupling agents scrutinized for Chapter 32 colorant classification

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