Nonylphenol Ethoxylate Surfactant from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
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