Dodecylbenzene Sulfonic Acid (DDBSA) from China
DDBSA is a specific linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acid with C12 alkyl chain, widely used in emulsifiers for industrial cleaners and agricultural pesticides. Classified under HTS 3402.31.90.00 as 'other' LABSA variants beyond standard salts. Its strong acidity enables effective grease removal and wetting in formulations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Classify based on alkyl chain length analysis; C10-C13 chains qualify as linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acids
• Ship as UN 2790 corrosive liquid; require proper drum labeling and ensure importer has EPA registration if for pesticide emulsifiers