Sodium Xylene Sulfonate from China
This hydrotropic aromatic anionic surfactant enhances viscosity and solubility in liquid detergents and cleaning formulations. Classified under HTS 3402.39.10.00 for its modified xylene (dimethylbenzene) aromatic structure with sulfonate group, meeting organic surface-active agent criteria. Used as a coupling agent in retail and industrial cleaners.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
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
• Confirm <50% concentration if put up for retail to avoid heading 3402.90 shift
• Label as 'not for direct human contact' if concentrated to prevent cosmetic misclassification
• Check for heavy metal impurities common in Chinese-sourced material