Alpha Olefin Sulfonate Sodium Salt from United States
Alpha olefin sulfonate sodium salt is a sulfonate surfactant, though sometimes grouped with sulfates, it is strictly a sulfonate for classification purposes. It falls under this tariff item as an anionic organic surface-active agent, not elsewhere specified, meeting the Chapter 34 criteria for surface activity.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm the product is a sulfonate, not a sulfate, as this affects classification
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing surface-active properties
• Check if the product is subject to any Canadian cosmetic ingredient regulations if used in personal care