Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid (LABSA) from Japan
LABSA is a versatile surfactant produced by sulfonating linear alkylbenzene with sulfuric acid, containing only sulfo groups. Classified under HTS 2904.10.5000 as a sulfonated hydrocarbon derivative. Widely used in liquid detergents, emulsifiers, and industrial cleaners.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm carbon chain length C10-C13 via GC-MS analysis to validate hydrocarbon derivative status
• Acidic nature requires corrosion-resistant packaging; declare proper UN number for hazmat
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as 'petroleum sulfonates' which go to Chapter 27