DAS (4,4'-Diamino-2,2'-stilbenedisulfonic acid) Technical Grade

Technical grade DAS is a high-purity form of 4,4'-diamino-2,2'-stilbenedisulfonic acid used in optical brightener production. It falls under HTS 2921.59.2000 due to its precise chemical identity as a chemically defined aromatic polyamine per Chapter 29 note (a). Impurities are minimal and do not alter its classification.

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.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 41.5%

If mixed with solvents or additives for specific industrial formulations

Chemical preparations not chemically defined fall under Chapter 38 mixtures.

3204.20Lower: 16.5% vs 41.5%

If processed into synthetic organic fluorescent brightening agent

Brightening agents derived from this compound are classified in 3204 per Chapter exclusions.

2904.20Lower: 15.5% vs 41.5%

If sulfonic acid groups dominate over amine functions

Sulfonated derivatives may shift to earlier headings under numerical order rule.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Request supplier specs showing >95% purity to distinguish from 'other' polyamines in 2921.59.8000

• Declare exact CAS number (128-71-2) on entry documents for customs verification

• Check for stabilizer additions; per Chapter notes, these don't change classification if for safety/transport