Quaternary Ammonium Fabric Softener Base from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide fiber content incompatibility warnings if marketed for textiles
• Test and certify as cationic via zeta potential or similar methods
• Watch for bulk vs retail packing to avoid 3402.20 subheading