Coco Glucoside Polyether Surfactant from Japan
A mild, vegetable-derived polyether non-ionic surfactant from coconut fatty alcohols, used in personal care cleansers and eco-friendly detergents. It forms stable emulsions and lowers surface tension per Chapter 34 note 2, qualifying as an organic surface-active agent. Falls under 3402.42.20.10 due to its polyether composition from microbial/vegetable fatty substances.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include biodegradability and origin certificates (e.g
• RSPO for palm/coconut sources) to support vegetable fatty substance claim
• Avoid retail packaging; bulk drums/totes classify here, while consumer bottles go to 3402.20 or 3402.90