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Sodium Stearyl Sulfate from Japan

Sodium stearyl sulfate is a C18 saturated salt used for water-in-oil emulsions. It falls under this tariff item as an anionic organic surface-active agent, not elsewhere specified, meeting the Chapter 34 definition for surface-active products.

Duty Rate — Japan → Canada

6.5%

Import Tips

• Confirm the product's purity and chain length, as impurities may affect classification

• Provide technical documentation showing surface-active properties

• Check if the product is subject to any Canadian food contact regulations if used in food processing