Sodium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate from Canada
Sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate is a chemically defined anionic surfactant derived from alkylated benzene with a sulfo group, classified under HTS 2908.99.1500 as a sulfonated derivative of phenols containing only sulfo groups. It is widely used in detergents and emulsifiers due to its excellent foaming and cleaning properties.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify chemical purity exceeds 90% for Chapter 29 classification; provide SDS and CAS number 25155-30-0 on commercial invoice
• Common pitfall: misclassification as mixtures under Chapter 38 if containing additives exceeding 1%