3402.39.90.10/Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate Solution 28%/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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