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3402.49.10.00/Toluene Sulfonate Surfactant/Japan

Toluene Sulfonate Surfactant from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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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