Calcium Lignosulfonate Powder from Japan
Calcium lignosulfonate is a water-soluble anionic polyelectrolyte derived from the sulfite pulping process of wood, consisting of lignin sulfonic acid neutralized with calcium. It falls under HTS 3804.00.10.00 as a salt of lignin sulfonic acid, typically used as a dispersant in concrete admixtures and as a binder in animal feed pellets.
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
• Verify chemical composition via lab analysis to confirm lignin sulfonic acid salt content meets HTS criteria; impurities may trigger reclassification
• Provide manufacturer's specification sheets and COA documenting production from wood pulp sulfite process
• Ensure proper SDS and hazardous material declarations if shipped in bulk powder form to avoid delays