Magnesium Lignosulfonate Granules from China
Magnesium lignosulfonate granules are produced by neutralizing lignin sulfonic acid from spent sulfite pulping liquor with magnesium compounds, used primarily as a binder in briquettes and foundry applications. HTS 3804.00.10.00 applies as it's a direct salt derivative from wood pulp manufacture.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit process flow documentation proving derivation from sulfite wood pulp, not ammonium-based alternatives
• Test for heavy metal content (arsenic, lead) common in pulp byproducts; may require FDA prior notice if for feed use
• Use proper dust control during loading to prevent classification issues as hazardous particulate matter