Tallow Alcohol Ethoxylate Polyether from Mexico
Non-ionic polyether from tallow-derived fatty alcohols (animal origin C16-C18), used in agricultural spray adjuvants and heavy-duty cleaners. Qualifies under heading 3402 as it meets emulsion and surface tension tests from note 2. HTS 3402.42.20.10 covers these 'other' polyethers from animal fatty substances.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Obtain veterinary certificates confirming tallow source to validate animal fatty substance classification
• Avoid blending declarations; pure polyethers stay here, mixtures may go to 3402.90
• EPA registration needed if for pesticide use; misdeclaration leads to seizures