Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid (LABSA) from Japan
Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid (LABSA) is a synthetic anionic surfactant with an aromatic structure, widely used in detergent manufacturing. It falls under tariff item 3402.49.00 as an organic surface-active agent, provided it is not a separate chemically defined compound. LABSA is typically supplied as a technical-grade mixture, meeting the surface tension reduction criteria.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm the LABSA is not a pure compound; technical grades with impurities are classifiable under this item
• Keep records of the surface tension test results to support the classification
• Verify whether the product is for industrial use or retail sale, as this may affect the tariff treatment