Alkylbenzene Sulfonate Surfactant Blend from Japan
Alkylbenzene Sulfonate Surfactant Blend is a mixture of modified aromatic alkylbenzene sulfonates used as an industrial detergent raw material. It qualifies as an organic surface-active agent under tariff item 3402.49.00 because it reduces surface tension in aqueous solutions and is not put up for retail sale. This blend is not a separate chemically defined compound, so it falls under the 'Other' category of organic surface-active agents.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
Import Tips
• Ensure the blend is not classified as a separate chemically defined compound, as that would exclude it from Chapter 34
• Provide a technical datasheet showing surface tension reduction to support the surfactant classification
• Verify whether the blend is put up for retail sale, as that affects the applicable tariff treatment