Fatty substances of animal, vegetable or microbial origin
Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401: > Other organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale: > Non-ionic: > Other: > Fatty substances of animal, vegetable or microbial origin
Duty Rate (from China)
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)
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 3402.42.20
Coconut Diethanolamide Surfactant
Coconut diethanolamide (CDEA) is a non-ionic surfactant derived from coconut fatty acids of vegetable origin, used primarily as a foam booster and thickener in shampoos and liquid soaps. It meets the Chapter 34 definition for organic surface-active agents by forming stable emulsions and reducing surface tension when mixed with water. Classified under HTS 3402.42.20 due to its fatty substance base from vegetable sources and non-ionic properties.
Soy Lecithin Emulsifier
Soy lecithin is a natural non-ionic surfactant extracted from soybeans, functioning as an emulsifier in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Its fatty substance composition from vegetable phospholipids qualifies it under this HTS code as it meets surface-active criteria without being soap. Used in chocolate production and lotions for stabilizing oil-water mixtures.
Palm Kernel Amide Foam Booster
Derived from palm kernel oil, this non-ionic fatty amide serves as a foam stabilizer in personal care products like shower gels. Its vegetable origin and surface tension-lowering properties align precisely with HTS 3402.42.20 specifications for non-soap organic surface-active agents.
Olive Oil Derived Surfactant
A non-ionic surfactant produced via ethoxylation of olive oil fatty acids, used in natural cosmetics for mild cleansing. Its strict vegetable fatty substance origin fits HTS 3402.42.20, excluding synthetic modifications.
Microbial Rhamnolipid Biosurfactant
Rhamnolipids produced by Pseudomonas bacteria fermentation, serving as eco-friendly non-ionic surfactants for bioremediation and cleaning. Explicitly covered as microbial-origin fatty substances under this code.
Lanolin Derived Emulsifier
Non-ionic surfactant from wool grease (animal lanolin), used in creams and lotions for emulsification. Qualifies as animal-origin fatty substance per HTS specifications.
Castor Oil Ethoxylate Surfactant
Ethoxylated castor oil creates a non-ionic surfactant from vegetable castor beans, widely used in textiles and agriculture. Its fatty acid chain structure fits the HTS 3402.42.20 criteria perfectly.
Beeswax Ethoxylated Surfactant
Modified beeswax creates animal-origin non-ionic surfactant for cosmetics, meeting surface-active tests while derived from natural wax esters.
Algal Oil Surfactant
Non-ionic surfactants from microalgae fatty acids, used in sustainable cleaning products. Microbial/vegetable hybrid origin covered by HTS code.
Tallow Alcohol Ethoxylate
Animal tallow-derived non-ionic surfactant for industrial detergents. Fatty alcohol from rendered animal fats qualifies directly.
Shea Butter Surfactant Derivative
Non-ionic surfactant from shea butter fatty acids for natural soaps and lotions.
Yeast Lipid Surfactant
Sophorolipid surfactant from yeast fermentation, microbial origin for bioremediation.
Avocado Oil Emulsifier
Non-ionic emulsifier from avocado fatty acids for premium cosmetics.
Cod Liver Oil Surfactant
Marine animal-derived non-ionic surfactant from cod liver fatty components.
Rapeseed Mannosylerythritol Lipid
Biosurfactant combining rapeseed oil with microbial glycolipids for green detergents.