Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate Solution 28% from China
Ammonium lauryl sulfate is a salt of sulfated lauryl alcohol, supplied as a 28% aqueous solution for use in shampoos and bubble baths. It qualifies under HTS 3402.39.90.10 as an anionic organic surface-active agent per Chapter Note 2 tests. The liquid form is common for direct incorporation into rinse-off products.
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
• Ship as non-hazardous if pH-neutralized; test for stability to avoid classification as corrosive material
• Specify active matter percentage and alcohol chain on docs to prevent confusion with ethoxylated variants