Methanesulfinic Acid Sodium Salt from Germany
Sodium methanesulfinate (CH₃S(O)ONa) is the sodium salt of methanesulfinic acid, classified under HTS 2930.90.4950 per Chapter 29 note 4(C)(1). Contains sulfur directly linked to carbon via sulfinic acid function; distinguished from sulfonic acids. Used as reducing agent in organic synthesis.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Submit counterion analysis confirming sodium content per salt classification rules
• Include oxidation state confirmation (S(IV) vs S(VI) sulfonic acids)
• Hygroscopic; specify moisture content <5% in COA