Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate Solution 28% from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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