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
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
• 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