Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate from Germany
Sulfate ester of lauryl alcohol with ammonium counterion, falling under 2908.99.1200 as sulfo derivative salt. Common in personal care foaming products. Chemically defined per chapter 29 note 2(a).
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Cosmetic grade requires microbial and heavy metals testing certification
• Confirm C12 chain length homogeneity for chemical definition
• Distinguish from alcohol sulfates of heading 2908.19