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Magnesium Lauryl Sulfate Powder

Magnesium lauryl sulfate, a divalent salt of sulfated lauryl alcohol, functions as a thickening surfactant in toothpastes and creams. Under HTS 3402.39.90.10 for salts of sulfated alcohols as anionic agents. Powder is dry-blended into formulations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+37.5%41.2%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3402.90.30Higher: 41.5% vs 41.2%

If supplied as surface-active preparation with builders

Mixtures beyond pure salts become preparations in 3402.90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Heavy metal limits strict; test for magnesium purity and residuals

• Hygroscopic; package with desiccants and note on invoice