Toluene Sulfonic Acid Monohydrate from China
P-toluenesulfonic acid monohydrate (CAS 6190-39-2) is a strong organic acid from sulfonation of toluene, containing only sulfo groups on phenolic ring. Used as catalyst in esterification; HTS 2908.99.1500 for this defined compound.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify crystal water content (1.5-2%); REACH Annex XVII compliant packaging
• Pitfall: Anhydrous vs monohydrate affects declared weight - provide KF titration