Petroleum Sulfonate Anionic Surfactant from Mexico
Petroleum Sulfonate Anionic Surfactant is derived from petroleum oils and used to enhance oil recovery and metalworking fluids through emulsification. It qualifies as an organic surface-active agent under Chapter 34, with Chapter Note 4 linking petroleum oil definitions from Chapter 27. This product is classified under 3402.39.90 as an 'other' anionic surface-active agent.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm the petroleum oil content and ensure it does not fall under Chapter 27 as a petroleum product, as the surfactant properties take precedence
• Provide technical specifications showing the surface-active characteristics per Chapter Note 3
• Be aware that if the product is a separate chemically defined compound, it may be excluded from Chapter 34