2-Sulfoanthraquinone from Japan
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 — 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
• 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