Sulfoxylate Bleach for Paper Manufacturing from Japan
Mixture containing sodium sulfoxylate with inorganic activators used in paper pulp bleaching processes to remove color impurities. Classified in HTS 3824.99.32.00 specifically for sulfoxylate compound mixtures in industrial applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document end-use as paper bleaching to distinguish from textile applications
• Ensure mixture stability testing for ocean transport
• Pitfall: confusion with chlorine-based bleaches (2828)