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Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride from Germany

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.

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

• Confirm vegetable origin for potential preferential tariff treatment

• Provide biodegradability data if claiming green chemistry status

• Distinguish from shampoo finished goods (3305) by bulk form