Hydrosulfite-Sulfoxylate Textile Discharge Paste from China
Thickened paste combining sodium hydrosulfite and sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate for screen printing discharge effects on fabrics. This dual-compound inorganic mixture is specifically classified under HTS 3824.99.32.00 for its hydrosulfite and sulfoxylate composition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Test for both hydrosulfite and sulfoxylate presence to justify dual classification; provide lab assay reports
• Avoid bulk shipping without proper stabilization to prevent decomposition
• Pitfall: incorrect declaration as hazardous waste mixture