Sodium Salt of 1-Amino-8-naphthol-3,6-disulfonic Acid (H Acid) from Canada
H Acid sodium salt is a critical coupling component for reactive dyes, featuring amino-hydroxy-disulfonic functions on naphthalene. It meets Chapter 29 criteria for chemically defined amino-oxygen compounds and their salts. Positioned in 2922.21.5000 as 'other' aminohydroxynaphthalenesulfonic acids.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Declare exact salt form and water content; discrepancies lead to duty disputes
• Use HTSUS advisory rulings for multi-sulfonic derivatives to preempt CBP challenges
• Avoid packaging resembling retail dye forms (Chapter 32 exclusion)