Octylphenol Polyoxyethylene Ether (pure isomer) from Germany
Technical grade octylphenol with minimal ethoxylation, classified as octylphenol isomer under HTS 2907.13.00.00 when not meeting ether-alcohol criteria. Used as nonionic surfactant intermediate.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Degree of ethoxylation analysis critical to distinguish from 2909 classification
• Biodegradability testing may be required under Clean Water Act
• Declare exact HLB value in technical specifications