Oleyl Alcohol Ethoxylate Polyether Surfactant from Canada
Polyether non-ionic surfactant from oleyl alcohol (unsaturated C18 fatty alcohol from vegetable oils), ideal for low-foam textile scouring and metal cleaning. Reduces water surface tension per note 2(b) and forms emulsions, fitting 3402 organic surface-active agents. Specified in 3402.42.20.10 for polyethers of vegetable fatty origin.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Supply fatty acid chromatograms showing animal/veg/microbial origin to prevent default to synthetic 3402.90
• For EU REACH compliance, pre-register if >1 ton/year; US importers need analogous TSCA inventory check