Triethanolamine Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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