Sodium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate (SDBS) from Canada
Sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate is an anionic surfactant derived from alkylbenzene through sulfonation, featuring a sulfonated aromatic hydrocarbon structure. It falls under HTS 2904.99.40.00 as a sulfonated derivative of an aromatic hydrocarbon, specifically listed in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for such surface-active agents. Commonly used in detergents and emulsifiers.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify purity and ensure chemical analysis certificates confirm sulfonated aromatic structure per chapter 29 notes
• Include safety data sheets (SDS) showing it's not rendered for specific use beyond general surfactant applications
• Avoid misclassification as finished cleaning products; import as bulk chemical to prevent chapter exclusions