C12-C14 Alcohol Ethoxylate Polyether Surfactant from China
This non-ionic polyether surfactant derived from fatty alcohols of vegetable origin (C12-C14 chain) is used in laundry detergents and household cleaners. It meets the Chapter 34 definition for organic surface-active agents by reducing surface tension in water solutions to below 45 dyne/cm. Classified under 3402.42.20.10 as a polyether fatty substance of vegetable origin, not put up for retail sale.
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 surfactant meets technical definition via lab testing (surface tension <45 dyne/cm at 0.5% concentration) for proper classification
• Provide Certificates of Analysis confirming vegetable-origin fatty alcohol base and polyether structure to avoid reclassification