Alkylphenol Ethoxylate NPE-10 from Germany
NPE-10 is a modified aromatic non-ionic surfactant made from alkylphenol and 10 moles of ethylene oxide, used in textile scouring and metal cleaning. It falls under HTS 3402.42.10.00 due to its aromatic base and non-ionic properties that create stable emulsions per chapter note 2. Primarily supplied in bulk for industrial formulations.
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
• Label with exact EO chain length and HLB value to confirm non-ionic classification
• Check for EPA restrictions on alkylphenol ethoxylates in certain applications
• Document purity levels above 90% to distinguish from preparations