Soybean Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylate Polyether from China
Biobased polyether non-ionic surfactant from soybean oil-derived fatty alcohols, for eco-detergents and emulsifiers. Meets 3402 criteria with stable 0.5% aqueous solutions and low surface tension from vegetable fatty origin. HTS 3402.42.20.10 for these polyether types.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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
• GMO-free declarations if targeting organic markets; impacts classification proof
• Bulk IBC totes preferred over retail to maintain 3402.42 pure agent status
• Test for peroxide value to ensure stability; degraded product risks 3824 downgrade