Dodecylbenzenesulfonic Acid from China
Linear dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid (LABSA) from sulfonation of dodecylbenzene alkylaromatic hydrocarbon. HTS 2904.99.50.00 classification for long-chain sulfonated derivatives. Primary raw material for LAS detergents.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.7%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Biodegradability test results (OECD 301) often required for surface-active imports
• Carbon chain distribution (C10-C13) specification prevents misclassification as branched isomers
• Tank container cleaning certificates essential between shipments