Alcohol Ethoxylate Surfactant from China
Alcohol ethoxylate is a non-ionic organic surface-active agent used in industrial formulations for detergents and cleaners. It meets the Chapter 34 definition by reducing surface tension in water to below 45 dyne/cm at 0.5% concentration, forming stable emulsions. Classified under 3402.42.90.00 as other non-ionic surfactants not put up for retail sale.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and confirm concentration meets non-ionic test criteria; declare exact chemical composition to avoid reclassification; ensure bulk packaging complies with HAZMAT regulations if applicable