C12-C14 Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid from China
This C12-C14 chain length aromatic sulfonic acid is standard in heavy-duty liquid detergents and car wash formulations. Its anionic character and solubility define it under heading 3402. Specifically 3402.31.10.00 for linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acids.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document alkyl chain distribution via GC-MS analysis for precise subheading match
• Avoid drum contamination that could introduce soap impurities
• Check country-of-origin rules for anti-dumping on Chinese LABSA