Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) Powder from China
Sodium lauryl sulfate is a common anionic surfactant derived from sulfated lauryl alcohol, widely used in shampoos, toothpastes, and foaming cleansers. It falls under HTS 3402.39.90.10 as a salt of sulfated alcohol that meets the surface tension reduction test for organic surface-active agents. This powder form is typically supplied in bulk for industrial formulation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify purity and ensure COA confirms it meets Chapter 34 surface-active agent tests (0.5% solution reduces surface tension to ≤45 dyne/cm)
• Provide detailed chemical composition and CAS number (151-21-3) on commercial invoice to avoid misclassification as soap