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

Dodecylbenzene Sulfonic Acid from Canada — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2904.99.40.00