Ammonium Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate from Mexico
Ammonium Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate is an anionic surfactant used in low-foam industrial cleaners and agricultural emulsifiers. Its ammonium salt form of LABSA provides water dispersibility and effective surface tension reduction, meeting the criteria for organic surface-active agents in heading 34.02. It is classified under this tariff item as an anionic surface-active agent other than sodium alkylbenzene sulphonates.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
Import Tips
• Ensure the product is not put up for retail sale in a form that would shift classification to another heading
• Provide a safety data sheet and technical specification showing surface tension reduction to support the anionic surfactant classification
• Verify whether the product contains any soap, which would exclude it from Chapter 34