C12-14 Pareth-7 Nonionic Surfactant from China
C12-14 Pareth-7 is a nonionic surfactant derived from fatty alcohols of vegetable origin, used in cosmetics and cleaning formulations. It qualifies under HTS 3402.42.2050 as a non-ionic organic surface-active agent from fatty substances of vegetable origin, not put up for retail sale. Meets Chapter 34 note 2 criteria for surface tension reduction and emulsion stability.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide detailed chemical composition and fatty acid origin certification to confirm vegetable/microbial source for 3402.42.2050 classification
• Ensure COA (Certificate of Analysis) verifies surface-active properties per Chapter note 2 (0.5% solution test)
• Avoid retail packaging; bulk drums/totes prevent reclassification to finished washing preparations