Ammonium Laureth Sulfate from China
Ammonium Laureth Sulfate serves as a mild anionic surfactant derived from sulfated polyether chains, ideal for sulfate-free claim alternatives in hair care products. It qualifies under heading 3402 for organic surface-active agents forming stable emulsions. HTS 3402.39.90.20 covers it specifically as salts of sulfated polyethers.
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
• Include lab test results confirming surface tension reduction to 45 dyne/cm or less as per Chapter Note
• Declare exact CAS number (e.g
• 32612-48-9) and purity percentage for Customs verification
• Avoid bulk packaging confusion with scouring powders under 3405 by specifying liquid form