Methylenebis(nitrophenol) Sulfonated Derivative from China
This compound features both nitro and sulfonate groups on a bisphenol structure derived from heading 2912 phenols, used in dye intermediates. Classified in 2913.00.50.00 as a multiply-substituted derivative of phenolic products. Common in textile chemical manufacturing.
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
• Include structural formula and substitution positions in commercial invoice
• Sulfonated products require wastewater discharge permits for manufacturing
• Distinguish from dyes (Chapter 32) by confirming <1% coloring strength