Toluene Sulfonate Surfactant from China
Toluene-based sulfonate is a modified aromatic surfactant used in specialty cleaning formulations, classified in HTS 3402.49.10.00 for its aromatic hydrocarbon backbone. Provides effective wetting and dispersing properties.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Test for Chapter 34 note 2 compliance (surface tension ≤45 dyne/cm)
• Document manufacturing process to distinguish from pure aromatics in Chapter 29