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
9903.03.0110%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
Import Tips
• Include amine number and pH specs in COA for classification support
• Comply with FDA indirect food additive regs if for packaging