Potassium 4-Sulfobenzoate from China
Potassium 4-sulfobenzoate (p-sulfobenzoic acid potassium salt) serves as a reactive intermediate in azo dye coupling and sulfonated drug synthesis. Specifically listed under HTS 2916.39.04.00 among aromatic monocarboxylic acid sulfonated derivatives.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Counterion analysis required; sodium salt would classify under 2916.39.2500
• Dust hazard precautions needed; use anti-dusting agent only if per chapter note (g)
• Solubility testing documentation helps distinguish from insoluble sulfonates