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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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

Castor Oil Ethoxylate Surfactant from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3402.42.20