Dodecylbenzenesulfonic Acid from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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