Coconut Diethanolamide Surfactant from Germany
Coconut diethanolamide surfactant (CDEA) is a non-ionic surface-active agent derived from coconut fatty acids of vegetable origin. It is primarily used as a foam booster and thickener in shampoos and liquid soaps. It meets the Chapter 34 definition of organic surface-active agents and is classified under 3402.42.90.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure the product is not put up for retail sale as a finished shampoo, which would fall under Chapter 33
• Provide the surface tension test results to the CBSA to confirm non-ionic status
• Verify the vegetable origin of the coconut fatty acids for potential preferential duty treatment