Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid (LABSA) from China
Linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acid is a sulfonic acid produced by sulfonation of linear alkylbenzenes, a classic example of a nitrated or sulfonated aromatic hydrocarbon derivative. Classified under HTS 2904.99.40.00 due to its listing in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for such industrial surfactants. Primarily used in manufacturing liquid detergents.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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
• Provide sulfonation process documentation to distinguish from non-sulfonated hydrocarbons
• Ensure container labeling complies with DOT/UN standards for corrosive acids