Oleyl/Cetyl Alcohol Ethoxylate from China
Nonionic surfactant from oleic/cetyl alcohols (vegetable oils) with 5-10 EO moles, used in emulsifiers for creams. HTS 3402.42.2050 for other non-ionic from vegetable fatty substances. Proven surface activity via Chapter note 2 testing protocol.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• EO mole number declaration critical; >20 moles may affect 'other' status
• Oxide content analysis prevents reclassification as pure alcohol
• Industrial packaging (IBC totes) essential for bulk chemical entry