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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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