Cationic Polymer Surfactant BTPC from Germany
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.
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
• Pharma grade requires USP/EP compliance certificates
• Test for polymer nature vs monomeric quat
• Avoid 3303-3307 if containing medicaments excluded by notes