Sodium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate (SDBS) from China
Sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate (SDBS) is the sodium salt of dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid, an anionic surfactant derived from sulfonation of alkylbenzene. Under Chapter 29 Note 5(C)(1), inorganic salts of organic sulfonic acids are classified with the organic compound, making heading 2904 applicable.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• Verify the product is the sodium salt of the sulfonic acid; Chapter 29 Note 5(C)(1) directs classification with the organic compound
• If the product is a mixture with other surfactants or additives, it may fall under heading 3402 instead
• Provide the salt formation details and active content on the commercial invoice