Tristyrylphenol Ethoxylate Surfactant from China

Tristyrylphenol ethoxylate (TSP) is a heavily modified aromatic non-ionic surfactant with three styrene units, ideal for agricultural emulsifiable concentrates. Classified in HTS 3402.42.10.00 as an aromatic organic surface-active agent forming stable emulsions. Bulk industrial supply only.

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

Include HLB value (typically 10-17) in documentation for non-ionic proof

Comply with FIFRA if destined for pesticide end-use

Prevent dilution that could reclassify as preparation