4-Dodecylbenzenesulfonic Acid from Germany
Linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acid (LABSA, CAS 27176-87-0) is the free acid form of dodecylbenzene sulfonate, a sulfonated phenol derivative containing only sulfo groups. HTS 2908.99.1500 covers this key intermediate for synthetic detergents.
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
• Corrosive material - ship UN 2809 with proper placarding; include acid value specification
• Avoid neutralization on invoice to maintain acid classification vs salt