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Sodium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate from Mexico

A high-performance anionic surfactant used in industrial cleaners and emulsifiers, known for wetting and dispersing properties. Meets precise Chapter 34 note 2 test for organic surface-active classification. 3402.39.90.50 applies to this non-retail, other anionic variant.

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

• Include FTIR spectra or equivalent proving sulfonate anionic group for verification

• Bulk import only; small consumer packs reclassify as washing preparations in 3402.50

• Avoid mixtures with soaps > certain thresholds to prevent 3402.20 hybrid classification