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Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate from Japan

Anionic surfactant from C14-C16 olefins, offering excellent foaming in hard water. Meets precise 3402 test criteria for surface activity. Other anionic under 3402.39.90.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Specify olefin source and sulfonation process in technical data sheets

• Viscous paste form requires heated tankers; document temperature controls

• Distinguish from soap by fatty acid salt absence testing