Methanesulfinic Acid Sodium Salt from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
4.2%
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
• 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