Benzidine Sulfate from China
Benzidine sulfate is the salt form of the aromatic polyamine benzidine, used in analytical chemistry and dye production. As a salt of an aromatic polyamine, it falls under HTS 2921.59.80 per Chapter 29 note 3(C)(1), classifying inorganic salts with organic amine compounds in the organic compound's heading.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
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
• Specify salt formation details (sulfuric acid derived) and provide pH/stability data for classification confirmation
• Hazard labeling mandatory (carcinogen); mismatches cause exam/hold
• Avoid bulk water solutions; exceed Chapter 29 note (d) limits shift to mixtures