Sodium 4-Methylbenzenesulfinate from Japan
This aromatic sulfinic acid salt serves as a photographic chemical in fixing baths and bleach regeneration processes. It functions as a sulfinate source in silver halide processing chemistry. Falls under HTS 2934.99.20.00 as an aromatic heterocyclic photographic chemical.
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 assay certificates confirming minimum purity levels for photographic grade
• Declare exact CAS number (824-79-3) and intended photographic application
• Monitor for anti-dumping duties on Chinese-origin sulfinates