5-Sulfosalicylic Acid from China
5-Sulfosalicylic acid (5-hydroxy-2-sulfobenzoic acid) is listed in HTS 2918.29.04.00 despite sulfonation, as a specific exception for phenolic carboxylic acids. Widely used for protein precipitation and iron testing in labs.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Declare sulfonic acid position and content; ensure solution not for specific use per note (e); common pitfall is classifying as general sulfonated in 2918.19