Anthraquinone-2-sulfonic Acid from Japan
Anthraquinone-2-sulfonic acid is a sulfonated quinone derivative used as an intermediate for disperse dyes and pharmaceuticals. Classified in HTS 2914.69.90.00 as 'other' quinones; sulfonation noted but quinone function principal. Water solubility from sulfonic acid group.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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 pH and solubility data; classify as acid for proper hazmat shipping
• TSCA reporting required if manufactured/processed in US >25,000 lbs/year
• Avoid aqueous solutions unless meeting Chapter 29 note (e) transport criteria