Quaternary Ammonium Fabric Softener Base from Germany
This bulk cationic surfactant base, typically dihydrogenated tallow dimethyl ammonium chloride, is used to formulate laundry fabric softeners. It functions as an organic surface-active agent, meeting the Chapter 34 Note 3 criteria for surface tension reduction and emulsion stability. The product is classified as a cationic surface-active agent under this tariff item.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure the product is not a separate chemically defined compound; if it is, Chapter 34 Note 1(b) excludes it
• If the product is imported as a raw material for further formulation, it remains classified here
• Provide documentation of the product's cationic nature and surface-active properties for customs clearance