Nonylphenol Ethoxylate NP-10 from Japan
NP-10 is a nonylphenol ethoxylate non-ionic surfactant used in emulsifiers and wetting agents for industrial cleaning. It qualifies under heading 3402 by forming transparent emulsions and significantly reducing water surface tension per chapter notes. Falls in 3402.42.90.00 as other non-ionic agents.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify REACH compliance for EU-origin products; note EPA restrictions on nonylphenol in US; label with CAS number 26027-38-3 for customs clearance