3402.42.10.00/Alkylphenol Ethoxylate NPE-10/Mexico

Alkylphenol Ethoxylate NPE-10 from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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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