H Acid Monopotassium Salt from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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