Dodecylbenzene Sulfonic Acid from Canada
Dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid results from sulfonation of dodecylbenzene, an aromatic hydrocarbon with a long alkyl chain. It is covered by HTS 2904.99.40.00 under additional U.S. note 3 to section VI as a key surfactant intermediate. Widely imported for conversion to sodium salts in cleaning products.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
5.5%
Rate breakdown
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
• Require supplier COA verifying carbon chain length and sulfonation degree
• Use UN-approved packaging for corrosive liquids; include proper hazmat declarations