Styrene Sulfonic Acid Sodium Salt from Japan
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 — 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
• Polymerization inhibitor content specification; inhibitor-free grades need stabilization
• Pitfall: Monomer/polymer confusion - provide GPC confirming Mw <500 Da