Technical Grade Sulfanilic Acid 98%

Technical grade sulfanilic acid at 98% purity is a bulk industrial chemical used primarily in azo dye production, classified as the specific aniline derivative under HTS 2921.42.22.00 per Chapter 29 notes for chemically defined compounds. It may contain minor impurities but remains a separate organic compound.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2921.42Same rate: 41.5%

If not specifically sulfanilic acid but similar salt

Other aniline salts classified in residual subheading within same heading.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 41.5%

If mixed with solvents exceeding transport allowances

Solutions beyond Chapter 29 note (e) limits become chemical preparations.

2904.10Lower: 14.2% vs 41.5%

If for sulfonic acids lacking amine function

Pure sulfonic acids without aromatic amine group fall under earlier oxygen-function heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide assay certificates showing ≥98% purity to distinguish from lower-grade mixtures

Label as UN3261 Corrosive Solid, Basic per DOT; ensure proper UN-approved packaging