Other
Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401: > Other organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale: > Cationic: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 3402.41.90.00
Cetrimonium Chloride Surfactant
Cetrimonium chloride is a cationic organic surface-active agent used in hair conditioners and fabric softeners for its conditioning properties. It meets the Chapter 34 definition by forming stable emulsions in water and reducing surface tension below 45 dyne/cm. Classified under 3402.41.90.00 as a non-soap cationic surfactant not put up for retail sale.
Didecyldimethylammonium Chloride (DDAC)
DDAC is a cationic surfactant widely used as a disinfectant and biocide in industrial cleaning formulations. It qualifies under heading 3402 by producing stable emulsions and lowering water surface tension per the technical test. Falls in 3402.41.90.00 as other cationic agents beyond those specified.
Benzalkonium Chloride Concentrate
Benzalkonium chloride is a cationic surface-active agent used in antiseptics, preservatives, and cleaning solutions. It satisfies 3402 criteria through its emulsifying and tension-reducing properties in aqueous solutions. Classified in 3402.41.90.00 for other cationic surfactants.
Quaternary Ammonium Fabric Softener Base
This bulk cationic surfactant base, typically dihydrogenated tallow dimethyl ammonium chloride, is used in formulating laundry softeners. It meets heading 3402 tests for surface activity and is not soap-based. HTS 3402.41.90.00 covers such other cationics.
Cationic Emulsifier for Bitumen
Cationic emulsifiers like Armac T are organic surface-active agents used to emulsify asphalt for road construction. They form stable emulsions per 3402 note and reduce surface tension effectively. 3402.41.90.00 applies to these other cationics.
Dialkyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride
Dialkyl dimethyl ammonium chloride serves as a cationic surfactant in antimicrobial formulations and phase transfer catalysts. Meets precise 3402 definition through water tests. Other cationic under 3402.41.90.00.
Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride
A cationic derivative from coconut oil used in conditioning shampoos and body washes as a surfactant. Complies with heading 3402 organic surface-active criteria. 3402.41.90.00 for other cationics.
Stearyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride
This cationic surfactant functions in corrosion inhibition and as an antistatic agent in industrial applications. Qualifies via standard surface tension and emulsion tests for 3402. Cationic other in 3402.41.90.00.
Tallow Alkyl Trimethylenediamine Quat
Derived from tallow, this cationic agent is used in hair care and fabric conditioning products. Meets all technical requirements of heading 3402 for surface-active agents. HTS 3402.41.90.00.
Cationic Polymer Surfactant BTPC
Benzethonium chloride (BTPC) is a cationic surface-active polymer used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Complies with 3402 note tests; other cationic 3402.41.90.00.