2-Ethylamino-5-Sulfobenzoic Acid from Japan
2-Ethylamino-5-sulfobenzoic acid is a substituted aromatic amino-acid listed under HTS 2922.49.10.00, with sulfonic acid as additional function but classified here. Used in dye manufacturing. The sulfonated derivative retains amino-acid priority.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629.2%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document sulfonic acid position to match exact structure
• Handle as hazardous due to acidity; use proper DOT shipping papers
• Confirm not exceeding 'sulfonated derivative' limits per Chapter Note