Naphthalene Trisulfonic Acid Trisodium Salt from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• HPLC purity >98% certification required; light-sensitive - opaque packaging
• Common issue: Dye coupling agents scrutinized for Chapter 32 colorant classification