Dodecylbenzene Sulfonic Acid (DDBSA) from Mexico

DDBSA is a high-purity linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acid with C12 alkyl chain, strictly containing sulfo groups only. Classifies under HTS 2904.10.5000 as other sulfonated hydrocarbon derivative. Essential for household and industrial cleaning formulations.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

14.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Declare exact alkyl chain distribution (C10-14) via chromatogram to prevent mixture classification

pH <1 requires DOT hazardous material declaration; use HDPE/steel drums only

CAS 27176-87-0 documentation mandatory; generic 'LABSA' declarations often rejected