Benzalkonium Chloride 80% Solution from China
A cationic surfactant that is aromatic and modified aromatic, used primarily as a disinfectant and preservative in various formulations. It meets the Chapter 34 definition for organic surface-active agents by forming stable emulsions and reducing surface tension when diluted in water. Classified under 3402.41.10.00 due to its cationic nature and aromatic structure.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify surfactant concentration and test for surface tension reduction to confirm classification as organic surface-active agent per Chapter notes
• Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Certificates of Analysis showing cationic-aromatic composition to avoid reclassification