Methyl Ester Sulfonate Alternative (Aromatic Modified) from United States
Methyl Ester Sulfonate Alternative (Aromatic Modified) combines MES with LABSA structure for eco-friendly detergents. Its dual functionality is primarily defined by the aromatic sulfonic component, making it an anionic surface-active agent under heading 34.02. It is classified here as an anionic surface-active agent other than the sodium salt.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Clearly document the chemical composition to show the aromatic sulfonic component is the primary active ingredient
• If the product is a mixture, ensure it meets the surface tension reduction criteria of Chapter Note 3
• Check whether the product is considered a separate chemically defined compound, which would be excluded from Chapter 34