Sodium Salt of 1-Amino-8-naphthol-3,6-disulfonic Acid (H Acid) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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)