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Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 34.01. > Other > Other: > Other > Other

Duty Rate (from China)

6.5%
MFN Tariff6.5%
Total Effective Rate6.5%

Products classified under Tariff item 3402.90.9

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Alcohol Ethoxylate C12-C14 (AE 9EO)

Alcohol ethoxylate C12-C14 (AE 9EO) is a nonionic surfactant produced by ethoxylating fatty alcohols, widely used in laundry detergents and hard surface cleaners. It meets the Chapter 34 criteria for organic surface-active agents through stable emulsion formation and surface tension reduction. Imported for use in Canadian manufacturing, it qualifies for the preferential duty rate under this tariff item.

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Alcohol Ethoxylate Nonionic Surfactant

Alcohol ethoxylate nonionic surfactant produced from ethoxylated fatty alcohols, used in low-foam industrial cleaners and laundry powders. It meets the Chapter 34 definition of organic surface-active agents by forming stable emulsions and reducing surface tension, and is intended for use in Canadian manufacturing processes.

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Alkylbenzene Sulfonate Surfactant Blend

A commercial surfactant blend dominated by linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS) and similar aromatic surfactants, used as a raw material in industrial detergent production. It meets the Chapter 34 definition of an organic surface-active agent by forming stable emulsions and reducing surface tension in water. This product is intended for use in Canadian manufacturing operations, qualifying for the preferential tariff treatment under this item.

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Alkyl Polyglucoside C8-C10

Alkyl polyglucoside C8-C10 is a short-chain nonionic surfactant derived from renewable plant sources, used in mild cleaning formulations and personal care products. It satisfies the Chapter 34 surface-active agent criteria by forming stable emulsions and reducing surface tension. Imported for use in Canadian manufacturing, it qualifies for the preferential rate under tariff item 3402.90.91.

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All-Purpose Household Cleaner Spray

All-Purpose Household Cleaner Spray is a multi-surface washing preparation containing nonionic surfactants for degreasing countertops and appliances. It meets the Chapter 34 criteria for surface-active preparations, forming stable emulsions and reducing surface tension. This product is imported for use in Canadian manufacturing of household cleaning products.

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APG Alkyl Polyglucoside

Alkyl polyglucoside nonionic surfactant derived from glucose and fatty alcohols, used in eco-friendly detergents. It qualifies as an organic surface-active agent under Chapter 34 by meeting emulsion stability and surface tension tests, and is imported for Canadian manufacturing applications.

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Baby Clothes Detergent

Baby Clothes Detergent is a hypoallergenic liquid laundry washing preparation with plant-based surfactants, free of dyes and phosphates. It qualifies as a surface-active washing preparation under Chapter 34, meeting the emulsion stability and surface tension criteria. This product is imported for use in Canadian manufacturing of sensitive-skin laundry products.

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Branched Alkylbenzene Sulfonate

Branched alkylbenzene sulfonate, a synthetic anionic surfactant for heavy-duty detergents, less biodegradable than linear types. It complies with heading 3402 tests for synthetic detergents and is imported for use in Canadian manufacturing.

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Car Wash Soap Concentrate

Car Wash Soap Concentrate is a high-foam washing preparation using amphoteric surfactants for automatic and hand car washing. It meets the Chapter 34 criteria for surface-active preparations, forming stable emulsions and reducing surface tension. This product is imported for use in Canadian manufacturing of vehicle cleaning products.

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Cetyl Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride (CTAC 25%)

Cetyl trimethyl ammonium chloride (CTAC 25%) is a cationic surfactant used as a conditioner in hair products and as an antistatic agent in textile processing. It meets the Chapter 34 surface-active criteria for organic surface-active agents. Imported for use in Canadian manufacturing, this product qualifies for the preferential duty rate under tariff item 3402.90.91.

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Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cocamidopropyl betaine, a zwitterionic surfactant from coconut oil derivatives, boosts foam stability in shampoos and mild cleaners. It qualifies under heading 3402 by producing stable emulsions at 0.5% concentration and reducing surface tension, and is imported for Canadian manufacturing.

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Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB 30%)

Cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB 30%) is a zwitterionic surfactant derived from coconut oil, valued for its mild foaming and thickening properties in personal care products. It satisfies the technical tests for organic surface-active agents in Chapter 34 by reducing surface tension and forming stable emulsions. Imported for use in Canadian manufacturing, it qualifies for the preferential rate under this tariff item.

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Coco Glucoside

Coco glucoside is a natural nonionic surfactant derived from coconut oil and corn sugar, used in mild cleansing products and personal care formulations. It meets the Chapter 34 criteria for organic surface-active agents by forming stable emulsions and reducing surface tension. Imported for use in Canadian manufacturing, it qualifies for the preferential duty rate under tariff item 3402.90.91.

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Decyl Glucoside

Decyl glucoside, a mild nonionic synthetic surfactant from glucose and decyl alcohol, used in natural baby shampoos. It qualifies under 3402 by standard surface tension and emulsion tests despite its bio-based origin, and is imported for Canadian manufacturing.

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Dioctyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate

Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate, an anionic wetting agent used in agriculture. It meets the Chapter 34 definition of organic surface-active agents and is imported for use in Canadian manufacturing processes.

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Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate

Disodium cocoamphodiacetate is an amphoteric surfactant used in mild cleansers, baby care products, and personal care formulations. It meets the Chapter 34 definition of an organic surface-active agent by reducing surface tension and forming stable emulsions. Imported for use in Canadian manufacturing, this product qualifies for the preferential rate under tariff item 3402.90.91.

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Dodecylbenzene Sulfonic Acid (DDBSA)

Dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid (DDBSA) is a synthetic anionic surfactant with an aromatic benzene ring, widely used as an intermediate in liquid detergents, emulsifiers, and industrial cleaners. It satisfies the Chapter 34 technical criteria for organic surface-active agents by reducing water surface tension and forming stable emulsions. Imported for use in Canadian manufacturing, it qualifies for the preferential duty rate under this tariff item.

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Ethoxylated Nonylphenol

Ethoxylated nonylphenol, a nonionic surfactant for industrial emulsifiers, restricted in some regions. It meets Chapter 34 surface-active agent criteria and is imported for Canadian manufacturing applications.

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Fabric Softener Liquid

Fabric Softener Liquid is a cationic surfactant-based washing auxiliary preparation that softens laundry and reduces static. It meets the Chapter 34 definition of a surface-active preparation used in washing cycles, forming stable emulsions. This product is imported for use in Canadian manufacturing of laundry care products.

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Floor Cleaner Concentrate

Floor Cleaner Concentrate is a dilutable cleaning preparation with quaternary ammonium surfactants for hard floor washing in commercial settings. It meets the Chapter 34 criteria for surface-active preparations, forming stable emulsions and reducing surface tension. This product is imported for use in Canadian manufacturing of institutional cleaning products.

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Lauryl Glucoside

Lauryl glucoside, a mild nonionic surfactant for personal care, similar to decyl glucoside. It qualifies under Chapter 34 as an organic surface-active agent and is imported for use in Canadian manufacturing.

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Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate (LAS)

Linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS), a primary anionic synthetic surfactant used in laundry and dishwashing detergents for excellent foaming and cleaning. It meets the Chapter 34 definition for organic surface-active agents by reducing surface tension, and is imported for Canadian manufacturing.

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Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate (LAS) Anionic Surfactant

Linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS) is an anionic surfactant derived from benzene, commonly used as a primary active ingredient in detergent powders and liquids. It meets the Chapter 34 definition of an organic surface-active agent by reducing surface tension and forming stable emulsions in aqueous solutions. This product is imported for use in Canadian manufacturing, making it eligible for the preferential rate under tariff item 3402.90.91.

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Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid (LABSA)

Linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acid (LABSA) is a synthetic anionic surfactant used as a primary ingredient in laundry detergents and industrial cleaners. It meets the Chapter 34 definition for organic surface-active agents by forming stable emulsions and reducing surface tension in water. Imported for use in Canadian manufacturing, it qualifies for the preferential duty rate under this tariff item.

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Nonylphenol Ethoxylate Aromatic Surfactant

Nonylphenol ethoxylate is a nonionic surfactant with an alkylphenol aromatic base, used in industrial cleaners, emulsifiers, and textile processing. It meets the Chapter 34 surface tension and emulsion stability criteria for organic surface-active agents. Imported for use in Canadian manufacturing, this product qualifies for the preferential duty rate under tariff item 3402.90.91.

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PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil is a nonionic emulsifier derived from castor oil, used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. It is surface-active per the Chapter 34 technical tests for organic surface-active agents. Imported for use in Canadian manufacturing, it qualifies for the preferential rate under tariff item 3402.90.91.

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Polyether Siloxane Surfactant

Polyether siloxane surfactant, a silicone-based synthetic nonionic surfactant for defoaming in industrial cleaners and agrochemicals. It meets the 3402 organic surface-active definition through emulsification properties and is imported for Canadian manufacturing.

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Polysorbate 80 (Tween 80)

Polysorbate 80, also known as Tween 80, is a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It forms stable emulsions when mixed with water, meeting the criteria for organic surface-active agents under Chapter 34. This product is intended for use in Canadian manufacturing processes, such as the production of pharmaceuticals, foods, or cosmetics.

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Quaternium-80

Quaternium-80 is a specialty cationic surfactant used in fabric care and personal care products for its antistatic and conditioning properties. It meets the Chapter 34 definition of an organic surface-active agent by forming stable emulsions and reducing surface tension. This product is imported for use in Canadian manufacturing of consumer goods.

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Sodium Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (AOS)

Sodium alpha olefin sulfonate (AOS), an anionic synthetic surfactant known for high foaming in liquid hand soaps and shampoos. It meets precise Chapter 34 criteria for organic surface-active agents via lab tests on emulsions and tension, and is imported for Canadian manufacturing.

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Sodium Coco Sulfate

Sodium Coco Sulfate is an anionic surfactant powder derived from coconut oil, commonly used in detergents and personal care products. It satisfies the Chapter 34 criteria for organic surface-active agents, producing transparent solutions and reducing surface tension. This product is imported for use in Canadian manufacturing of cleaning and hygiene products.

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Sodium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate

Sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate is the neutralized salt form of DDBSA, serving as an anionic surfactant in household and industrial cleaning products. It forms stable emulsions and meets the Chapter 34 criteria for organic surface-active agents. This product is imported for use in Canadian manufacturing, qualifying for the preferential rate under tariff item 3402.90.91.

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Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)

Sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), a widely used anionic surfactant derived from lauryl alcohol, providing rich foam in shampoos and body washes. It satisfies heading 3402 criteria by forming translucent emulsions and lowering water surface tension, and is imported for Canadian manufacturing.

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Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES 70%)

Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES 70%) is an anionic surfactant derived from lauryl alcohol, widely used in shampoos, body washes, and dishwashing liquids. It meets the Chapter 34 definition of an organic surface-active agent by forming stable emulsions and lowering surface tension. This product is imported for use in Canadian manufacturing of personal care and cleaning products.

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Sodium Xylenesulfonate

Sodium xylenesulfonate, a hydrotrope surfactant used to solubilize other ingredients in cleaners. It qualifies as a surface-active agent per Chapter note and is imported for use in Canadian manufacturing.

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Sodium Xylene Sulfonate 40%

Sodium Xylene Sulfonate 40% is a hydrotrope surfactant used to solubilize other ingredients in detergent formulations. It qualifies as an organic surface-active agent under Chapter 34, meeting the emulsion stability and surface tension tests. This product is imported for use in Canadian manufacturing of cleaning products.

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Sulfosuccinate Ester Surfactant

Sulfosuccinate ester surfactant, an anionic diester surfactant for wetting in textiles and emulsifiers. It is a synthetic detergent under 3402 and is imported for Canadian manufacturing applications.

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TEA-Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate

TEA-dodecylbenzene sulfonate, a triethanolamine salt anionic surfactant for liquid detergents. It meets Chapter 34 organic surface-active agent criteria and is imported for use in Canadian manufacturing.

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Toluene Sulfonate Surfactant

Toluene sulfonate surfactant is a specialty aromatic sulfonate produced from toluene, used in high-performance cleaning formulations and industrial processes. It exhibits the required surface tension reduction and emulsion stability per Chapter 34 definitions. Imported for use in Canadian manufacturing, it qualifies for the preferential duty rate under this tariff item.

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Xylene-Derived Sulfonate Surfactant

Xylene-derived sulfonate surfactant is produced by sulfonation of xylene and used as a hydrotrope or co-surfactant in heavy-duty emulsification for paints, cleaners, and industrial formulations. It conforms to the Chapter 34 organic surface-active agent test parameters. This product is imported for use in Canadian manufacturing, making it eligible for the preferential rate under tariff item 3402.90.91.