Bisphenol A Ethoxylate Surfactant from Japan
Bisphenol A ethoxylate is a non-ionic surfactant from aromatic bisphenol modified with ethylene oxide, used in epoxy resin emulsification. It meets HTS 3402.42.10.00 criteria as a modified aromatic agent reducing water surface tension effectively. Excluded from wax or soap headings.
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
• Provide monomer ratio details to confirm modification extent
• Note REACH SVHC status if containing residual BPA
• Classify based on primary surfactant function, not resin use