LABSA 90% Aqueous Solution from China
A 90% active LABSA solution in water, used in manufacturing cost-effective detergent bases for household and institutional cleaners. HTS 3402.31.90.00 covers this as 'other' linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acid, provided it meets the anionic surface-active definition. Lower concentration aids handling while maintaining emulsification properties.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.7%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Confirm <10% water content doesn't trigger 'preparation' classification; test for surface tension compliance
• Use IBC totes for transport; provide assay reports distinguishing from 96% pure acid