Triethanolamine Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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