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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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