Nonylphenol Ethoxylate Surfactant from China
Nonylphenol ethoxylate is a non-ionic surfactant with an aromatic structure derived from nonylphenol, modified with ethylene oxide chains. It qualifies under HTS 3402.42.10.00 as an aromatic or modified aromatic non-ionic organic surface-active agent used in industrial detergents and emulsifiers. This product meets the chapter's definition by reducing surface tension in water solutions and forming stable emulsions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify REACH and TSCA compliance due to environmental restrictions on nonylphenol ethoxylates
• Provide detailed chemical composition and safety data sheets (SDS) for classification confirmation
• Avoid misclassification as retail preparations; ship in bulk for industrial use