Oleyl/Cetyl Alcohol Ethoxylate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
4%
Rate breakdown
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