2-Sulfoanthraquinone from Germany
2-Sulfoanthraquinone contains a sulfonic acid group at position 2 of the anthraquinone molecule. Falls under HTS 2914.61.00.00 as a sulfonated quinone derivative explicitly covered by Chapter 29 heading provisions. Key intermediate for water-soluble anthraquinone dyes.
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
• Provide acid value and sulfonation degree certification to prove chemical identity
• Ship as sodium salt if stabilized; declare both acid and salt forms accurately
• Confirm no dyeing formulation additives that would shift to Chapter 32 exclusion