H Acid Monopotassium Salt from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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