Styrene Sulfonic Acid Sodium Salt from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Polymerization inhibitor content specification; inhibitor-free grades need stabilization
• Pitfall: Monomer/polymer confusion - provide GPC confirming Mw <500 Da