H Acid Monopotassium Salt from China
The monopotassium salt of 4-Amino-5-hydroxy-2,7-naphthalenedisulfonic acid (H acid) is specifically listed in HTS 2922.21.1000. This salt form offers different solubility characteristics than sodium salt for specific dye applications. Classifies as organic salt of enumerated base per chapter note 3(C).
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.3%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Potassium assay (ICP-OES) verifies salt identity versus sodium analogue
• Different hazmat classification (UN 3265 vs UN 3077) than sodium salt
• Solubility profile testing confirms manufacturing grade specifications