Oleyl/Cetyl Alcohol Ethoxylate from Germany
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 — 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
• 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