Castor Oil Ethoxylate Surfactant from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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