Sodium Oleyl Sulfate Paste from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document unsaturation level (iodine value) to confirm oleyl vs stearyl classification
• Paste forms may settle; include homogenization certificates to avoid quality disputes