Triethanolamine Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate from Germany
TEA salt of DDBSA provides mildness in personal care emulsifiers and liquid soaps (non-soap surfactant). Aromatic structure fits 3402.31.10.00; excludes true soaps per note to 3401. Used where lower irritation needed.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include amine number and pH specs in COA for classification support
• Comply with FDA indirect food additive regs if for packaging