Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate Solution from Mexico
This 28-30% active ammonium salt of lauryl sulfate serves as an anionic foaming agent in liquid soaps and shampoos. It forms stable emulsions without insoluble matter, qualifying under heading 3402 surface-active agents. HTS 3402.39.90.50 covers this other anionic form not for retail sale.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide concentration certificates; solutions over certain % actives may face different chemical headings
• Label as non-soap surfactant explicitly to distinguish from 3401 soap bases
• Check for biocide additives; medicinal soaps shift to 3401 with medicaments per chapter note