Dodecylbenzenesulfonic Acid from Canada
Dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid (DDBSA) is an alkylbenzene sulfonated derivative used as a surfactant in detergents. Classified in HTS 2904.99.47.00 as a sulfonated aromatic hydrocarbon, whether halogenated or not, covering alkyl chain variants.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document alkyl chain length distribution (C10-C14 typical) to confirm linear alkylbenzene sulfonate identity
• Biodegradability testing may be required under EPA Clean Water Act for wastewater discharge
• Neutralize to sodium salt form post-import if selling as LAS detergent active