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4-Aminobenzenesulfonic Acid (Sulfanilic Acid) from Japan

Sulfanilic acid is an aromatic monoamine derivative featuring an amino group and a sulfonic acid group on a benzene ring, classified under HTS 2921.42.90.00 as an aniline derivative and its salt. It is primarily used in the synthesis of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and optical brighteners.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Verify purity certificate (typically 99%+) and CAS number 121-57-3 for customs classification as chemically defined compound

Include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) showing it's not put up for retail sale to avoid Chapter 32 reclassification