Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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