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%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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