Bisphenol A Ethoxylate Surfactant
> Bisphenol A Ethoxylate Surfactant is a non-ionic surfactant synthesized by ethoxylating bisphenol A, an aromatic compound, with ethylene oxide. It is used as an emulsifier in epoxy resin formulations and as a wetting agent in various industrial processes. This product is classified under 3402.42.90 as an 'other' non-ionic organic surface-active agent, as it does not meet the specific definition of a polyether polyol for polyurethane moulding.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a polyether polyol with a hydroxyl number of 265 or more
Polyether polyols with that specific hydroxyl number are classified under the sibling item.
If imported as part of an epoxy resin formulation
Epoxy resins and their components may be classified under this heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Confirm the product's non-ionic character by providing test results showing surface tension reduction as per Chapter 34 Note 3
• Include the chemical structure and CAS number in the import documentation to facilitate CBSA review
• Verify that the product does not contain any substances restricted under Canadian chemical regulations
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> Alkylphenol Ethoxylate NPE-10 is a non-ionic surfactant produced by reacting nonylphenol with 10 moles of ethylene oxide. It is used as a wetting agent, emulsifier, and detergent in industrial applications such as textile scouring and metal cleaning. This product falls under tariff item 3402.42.90 as a non-ionic organic surface-active agent, not elsewhere specified, since it is not a polyether polyol with a hydroxyl number of 265 or more.
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Nonylphenol Ethoxylate Surfactant
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