DDB for Detergent Manufacture from Germany
Dodecylbenzene for detergent manufacture is a chemically defined alkylbenzene produced via HF-alkylation, used as a precursor for dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid. It is a cyclic hydrocarbon with a straight-chain C12 alkyl group. This product falls under the tariff item for other cyclic hydrocarbons.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
PGA flags (1)Show detailsHide detailsHCActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsMay be required
- HC
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients · May be required
May require HC Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients depending on intended use (HC13) and Canadian product category (HC01). Matching criteria: Starts With 2902. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Ensure the product is not sulfonated, as sulfonated derivatives are classified elsewhere
• Provide a certificate of analysis to confirm the alkyl chain length and purity
• Check if the product is subject to Canadian regulations for detergent feedstocks