Modified Toluene Sulfonic Acid Surfactant from China
A modified aromatic sulfonic acid derived from toluene, used in textile dyeing auxiliaries and emulsifiers. Meets 3402 criteria for organic surface-active agents with required surface tension reduction. Placed in 3402.31.10.00 for its aromatic or modified aromatic sulfonic acid nature.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide structural formula or CAS number (e.g
• 104-15-4 for p-TSA) for CBP verification
• Ensure no soap content to avoid Chapter 34 exclusion to heading 3401
• Label as 'not for direct retail' if bulk to prevent 3402.90 shift