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2908.99.15.00/4-Dodecylbenzenesulfonic Acid/Japan

4-Dodecylbenzenesulfonic Acid from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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Import Tips

• Corrosive material - ship UN 2809 with proper placarding; include acid value specification

• Avoid neutralization on invoice to maintain acid classification vs salt

4-Dodecylbenzenesulfonic Acid from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2908.99.15.00