Petroleum Sulfonate Surfactant from Germany
Anionic surfactant from petroleum sulfonic acids, used in emulsifiable oils. Qualifies under 3402 despite petroleum origin (distinct from Chapter 27 oils).
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Distinguish from 3403 petroleum-based by surface activity testing
• Oil content analysis prevents Chapter 27 misclassification
• Dark viscous form; provide flash point data for shipping