Alkylphenol Ethoxylate NPE-10 from China
Alkylphenol Ethoxylate NPE-10 is a non-ionic surfactant produced by ethoxylating alkylphenol with 10 moles of ethylene oxide. It is used in textile scouring and metal cleaning applications. This product falls under tariff item 3402.42.90 as a non-ionic organic surface-active agent, other than the specific polyether polyols covered by sibling item 3402.42.10.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure the product is declared as a non-ionic surfactant under 3402.42.90, not as a polyether polyol
• Keep technical data sheets showing the ethoxylation process and non-ionic character for CBSA verification
• Verify if any end-use restrictions apply for textile or metal cleaning applications