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Tallow Alkyl Trimethylenediamine Quat from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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