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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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