M Acid (1-Naphthylamine-5-sulfonic Acid) from China
M Acid provides amino-hydroxy-sulfonic functionality for naphthol AS dye series. Chemically defined per Chapter 29 (a), with oxygen-function amino characteristics. 2922.21.5000 classification for other such naphthalenesulfonic acids.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
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
• Document synthesis route confirming no halogenation (Chapter note exclusion)
• Specify dry powder vs solution form accurately
• CBP often challenges multi-functional compounds; have ruling ready