Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate Solution 28% from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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