3402.31.90.00/Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid (LABSA 96%)/China

Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid (LABSA 96%) from China

LABSA 96% is a highly concentrated anionic surfactant used as the primary ingredient in liquid laundry detergents and dishwashing liquids. It falls under HTS 3402.31.90.00 as 'other' linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acids, distinct from common salts like sodium LAS. This brown viscous liquid excels at reducing surface tension for superior cleaning performance.

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

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Import Tips

• Verify purity (typically 96% active) and provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) to confirm classification as LABSA, not diluted preparations

• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) showing anionic surface-active properties per Chapter 34 Note 2; ensure proper UN packaging for corrosive liquids

• Avoid misclassification as retail detergent (3402.20); bulk industrial shipments >50kg qualify here but watch for salt content triggering 3402.31.10