Coco Glucoside Surfactant from Germany
Coco Glucoside is an alkyl polyglucoside nonionic surfactant made from coconut fatty alcohols and glucose, used in personal care and household cleaners. Classified in HTS 3402.42.2050 as non-ionic from vegetable fatty substances. Provides mild foaming and excellent solubility per Chapter 34 specifications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Declare exact alkyl chain distribution and glucose degree of polymerization in entry docs for proper subheading
• Microbial contamination testing required; must confirm >90% vegetable origin to avoid 3402.90
• Ship in industrial totes (not consumer bottles) to maintain 'not for retail sale' status