Petroleum Sulfonic Acid Sodium Salt from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Submit average molecular weight analysis; API gravity certification for petroleum-derived
• Pitfall: High viscosity grades often misdeclared as lubricants under Chapter 27