Concentrated Lignosulfonic Acid Sodium Salt Solution from Japan
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 — 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
• 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