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Tallow Alkyl Trimethylenediamine Quat from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%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)

Import Tips

• Certify tallow source for BSE/TSE compliance documentation

• Provide nitrogen content analysis confirming quaternary structure

• Bulk only; retail softeners may require different heading