Sodium Oleyl Sulfate Paste

Sodium oleyl sulfate, a salt from sulfated oleyl alcohol (C18 unsaturated), serves as a surfactant in heavy-duty cleaners and emulsifiers. HTS 3402.39.90.10 covers it as other salts of sulfated alcohols meeting surface-active criteria. Paste form aids in high-viscosity applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

3404.90Lower: 10% vs 38.7%

If mixed with waxes for prepared wax emulsions

Surfactant-wax mixtures qualify as artificial waxes under 3404 if waxy character dominates.

2905.44.00.00Lower: 22.4% vs 38.7%

If for the parent sulfated alcohol before salt formation

Unsalted sulfated alcohols are classified as acyclic alcohols in Chapter 29.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document unsaturation level (iodine value) to confirm oleyl vs stearyl classification

Paste forms may settle; include homogenization certificates to avoid quality disputes