3402.42.20/Coconut Diethanolamide Surfactant/Germany

Coconut Diethanolamide Surfactant from Germany

Coconut diethanolamide (CDEA) is a non-ionic surfactant derived from coconut fatty acids of vegetable origin, used primarily as a foam booster and thickener in shampoos and liquid soaps. It meets the Chapter 34 definition for organic surface-active agents by forming stable emulsions and reducing surface tension when mixed with water. Classified under HTS 3402.42.20 due to its fatty substance base from vegetable sources and non-ionic properties.

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%

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Import Tips

• Verify compliance with the 0.5% water mixture test for surface tension reduction to confirm non-ionic classification under heading 3402

• Provide certificates of analysis showing vegetable origin (e.g

• coconut fatty acids) to avoid reclassification to synthetic categories

• Label technical data sheets accurately to prevent customs disputes over 'fatty substance' status versus soap-like products