Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) Powder from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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