Decyl Glucoside APG Surfactant from Japan
Decyl Glucoside (APG) is a nonionic surfactant from decyl alcohol (vegetable-derived) and glucose, ideal for baby shampoos and sensitive skin products. HTS 3402.42.2050 covers this as 'other' non-ionic from vegetable fatty substances. Exceeds surface tension reduction threshold in Chapter note test.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include HLB value and cloud point data in technical datasheet for Customs verification of nonionic nature
• Source certification from C14-C16 vegetable oils prevents misclassification to animal fat derivatives
• Label as 'industrial raw material only' to avoid retail preparation scrutiny