Lauryl Glucoside Nonionic Surfactant from Japan
Lauryl Glucoside from lauric acid (coconut/palm kernel) and starch-derived glucose serves as mild surfactant in foaming washes. Falls under HTS 3402.42.2050 for non-ionic agents from vegetable fatty substances, meeting solubility and tension criteria. Used in professional cleaning concentrates.
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
• Fatty acid chain analysis (C12 predominant) required to distinguish from broader 'other' categories
• Biodegradability certification aids green claims but doesn't affect classification
• Avoid aqueous solutions >50% water; pure forms only for this heading