C12-14 Pareth-7 Nonionic Surfactant from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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