Metanilic Acid (3-Aminobenzenesulfonic Acid) from Mexico

Though containing sulfonic acid, metanilic acid classifies here as an amino-phenol derivative not qualifying as sulfonated under exclusion notes, with primary oxygen amino-function. It's a key intermediate for azo dyes. Falls under 'other' amino-phenols per hierarchy.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

6.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Confirm via NMR/CoA that sulfur is NOT directly carbon-linked as sulfonated derivative to avoid 2930 misclassification

Ship with anticaking stabilizer only if necessary for transport (note f); excess additives trigger specific-use exclusion

Declare CAS 121-47-1 precisely; customs often challenges sulfonic acids against organo-sulfur headings