Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate from Japan
Sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate is an anionic surfactant with a sulfonated aromatic hydrocarbon structure, classified under HTS 2904.10.32.00 as an aromatic derivative containing only sulfo groups. It is commonly used in detergents and cleaning formulations for its emulsifying properties.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify purity and ensure the product meets additional U.S. note 3 to section VI specifications for classification
• Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates to confirm aromatic sulfo group composition
• Check for TSCA registration as it's used in consumer cleaning products