Palm Kernel Alcohol Polyether (C12-15 Pareth-3) from Canada
Low EO (3 moles) polyether surfactant from palm kernel fatty alcohols, providing degreasing in hard-surface cleaners. As a non-ionic agent from vegetable fatty substances, it passes Chapter 34 note 2 tests for transparency and tension reduction. Classified in 3402.42.20.10 as polyethers, other than sulfates.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• RSPO or equivalent sustainability certs facilitate customs clearance for palm-derived imports
• Specify Pareth nomenclature (INCI) in invoices to align with cosmetic/chemical naming conventions