Benzethonium Chloride Powder from Japan
An aromatic quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant used in antiseptics, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals as a preservative. Meets heading 3402 criteria for surface-active agents via water dispersibility and tension reduction. Its aromatic structure qualifies it for 3402.41.10.00.
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
• Provide cosmetic/pharma grade certifications to support surfactant classification over medicaments
• Avoid retail packaging; bulk only to stay in pure agent subheading