Sodium Lignosulfonate Powder from China
Sodium lignosulfonate is a water-soluble anionic polyelectrolyte derived from the sulfite pulping process of wood pulp production. It falls under HTS 3804.00.5000 as a residual lye from wood pulp manufacture, chemically treated and concentrated for use as a dispersant, binder, and dust suppressant in industrial applications.
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
• Verify chemical composition via lab analysis to confirm lignin sulfonate content meets residual lye criteria
• Obtain certificates of origin proving derivation from wood pulp sulfite process to avoid misclassification
• Ensure proper SDS and waste byproduct documentation, as it may trigger environmental import restrictions