Castor Oil Ethoxylate Surfactant from Germany
Ethoxylated castor oil creates a non-ionic surfactant from vegetable castor beans, widely used in textiles and agriculture. Its fatty acid chain structure fits the HTS 3402.42.20 criteria perfectly.
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
• Document degree of ethoxylation to prove non-ionic character
• Distinguish from ricinoleic acid derivatives under other chemical codes
• Include application end-use declarations if challenging classification