Triethanolamine Lauryl Sulfate from China
Triethanolamine lauryl sulfate is a salt of sulfated lauryl alcohol with triethanolamine counterion, used in mild shampoos and soaps. It is classified in HTS 3402.39.90.10 as an anionic surface-active agent, soluble and meeting tension reduction standards. Liquid form suits personal care blending.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Counterion specification critical; TEA salts milder but confirm amine content <5% for non-hazmat
• Preservative-free grades need immediate use post-import to prevent microbial growth