Calcium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate from Japan
A calcium salt of dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid, classified in 2908.99.1200 per chapter note 5(C) for organic salts of sulfo-group compounds. Used as emulsifier in lubricants and agricultural formulations. Qualifies as chemically defined with only sulfo functionality.
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
• Classify with acid component per note 5(C)(1); provide salt formation analysis
• Metal content under 10% maintains organic compound status; higher shifts classification