Alpha Olefin Sulfonate Sodium Salt from United States
Dodecylbenzene Sulfonic Acid (DDBSA) is an anionic surfactant with an aromatic benzene ring modified by a long alkyl chain and a sulfonic acid group. It is used in heavy-duty industrial cleaners, emulsifiers, and agricultural formulations. This product falls under tariff item 3402.39.10 because it is a sodium alkylbenzene sulphonate specifically intended for use in the manufacture of slow dissolving inside toilet tank solids.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
Import Tips
• Ensure the DDBSA is destined for the manufacture of slow dissolving inside toilet tank solids to qualify for this tariff item
• Keep documentation of the end-use, as CBSA may request proof
• Verify the product is not a separate chemically defined compound, which would be excluded from Chapter 34