Sodium Lauryl Sulfate from China
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is an anionic surfactant commonly used in shampoos, soaps, and detergents for its foaming properties. It is classified under HTS 2833.29.51 as a sulfate of an organic base, falling into the 'other sulfates' category of Chapter 28 for chemically defined inorganic compounds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity and chemical composition via lab analysis to confirm classification as a chemically defined sulfate
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Certificates of Analysis in documentation to avoid misclassification as organic surfactants
• Check REACH or TSCA compliance for chemical imports to prevent customs holds