Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate from Japan
Sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate is an anionic surfactant, the sodium salt of a sulfonated alkylbenzene chain. It is a chemically defined compound with a sulfo group, used primarily in laundry detergents and cleaning products. Under the Customs Tariff of Canada, it is classified in tariff item 2908.99.00 as a sulfonated derivative of phenols or phenol-alcohols, per Chapter 29 note 5(C).
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the product is a pure, chemically defined salt; if it is a mixture with other surfactants, it may be classified in Chapter 34
• Check if the product is subject to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) notification requirements
• Provide the CAS number and purity certificate to the CBSA