Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylate (LAE-7) Polyether from Japan
Non-ionic polyether surfactant from lauryl alcohol (C12 fatty chain of palm kernel origin), with 7 ethylene oxide units for wetting and emulsifying in industrial cleaners. Complies with heading 3402 criteria for organic surface-active agents from vegetable fatty substances. HTS 3402.42.20.10 applies to this 'other' polyether form.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
4%
Rate breakdown
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
• Declare exact EO (ethylene oxide) chain length and fatty alcohol carbon chain to confirm polyether subcategory
• Use SDS (Safety Data Sheets) to prove non-ionic nature and exclude soap/detergent prep classifications
• Watch for TSCA compliance for US imports; unregistered synthetics from natural bases can face delays