Concentrated Lignosulfonic Acid Sodium Salt Solution from Germany
This 50% solids solution of sodium lignosulfonate is desugared and concentrated spent sulfite liquor from softwood pulping, employed as a dispersant in dyestuffs and pesticides. It qualifies for HTS 3804.00.10.00 as chemically treated residual lye containing lignin sulfonic acid salt.
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
• Provide sugar content analysis (<5% required for 'desugared' status under tariff terms)
• Label containers with exact pH, solids %, and 'corrosive' if pH <2 per GHS standards
• Avoid mixing with tall oil residues which would require separation to heading 3803