Ethylene Oxide Sodium Sulfate (ESB) from China
ESB, or sodium laureth sulfate, is an ethoxylated anionic surfactant for gentle foaming in personal care products. Its solution properties confirm surface-active status under heading 3402 definitions. Classified as other anionic agents in 3402.39.90.50 for bulk industrial supply.
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
• Document ethoxylation degree (e.g
• 2-3 moles) as it affects mildness but not HTS classification
• Ensure no retail packaging; finished shampoos classify under 3305 per chapter exclusions