Lignin Sulfonate Concrete Dispersant from China
This concentrated sodium-based lignin sulfonate acts as a high-range water reducer in ready-mix concrete, directly derived from black liquor of sulfite pulp mills. It qualifies for HTS 3804.00.5000 as a wood pulp manufacturing residual lye, chemically treated but retaining base composition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
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 assay reports confirming >90% lignin sulfonates to prevent reclassification
• EPA may require pre-manufacture notice under TSCA for first imports
• Avoid bulk packaging confusion with similar synthetic superplasticizers