Other
Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401: > Other organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale: > Other: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 3402.49.90.00
Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid (LABSA)
LABSA is a primary anionic surfactant used in detergent manufacturing, meeting the surface tension reduction test for organic surface-active agents in heading 3402. It is typically supplied as a viscous brown liquid for industrial formulation of laundry and dishwashing detergents. Classified under 3402.49.90.00 as other non-soap organic surface-active agents not put up for retail sale.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES 70%)
SLES is an anionic surfactant derived from coconut oil, forming stable emulsions and reducing surface tension per heading 3402 criteria. Widely used in shampoos, body washes, and liquid soaps at 70% active concentration. Falls under 3402.49.90.00 as other organic surface-active agents for industrial use.
Decyl Glucoside
Mild nonionic surfactant from glucose and decyl alcohol, used in eco-friendly baby shampoos and cleansers. Complies with 3402 organic surface-active criteria via emulsion stability. 3402.49.90.00 covers this bulk APG surfactant for personal care formulation.
Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monooleate (Polysorbate 80)
Nonionic emulsifier used in pharmaceuticals, foods, and cosmetics for oil-in-water emulsions. Qualifies under 3402 as surface-active via technical tests. 3402.49.90.00 for this liquid surfactant not for retail.
Cetyl Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride (CTAC 25%)
Cationic surfactant for fabric softeners and hair conditioners, providing anti-static properties. Meets 3402 surface-active definition. 3402.49.90.00 as other non-retail quaternary ammonium agent.
Sodium Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (AOS 40%)
Anionic surfactant alternative to SLS, offering high foam in liquid detergents. Surface tension reduction qualifies for 3402. Bulk powder/liquid under 3402.49.90.00.
Lauryl Glucoside
APG nonionic surfactant from lauryl alcohol and glucose for natural baby products. 3402.49.90.00 for bulk mild cleanser base.
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Nonionic solubilizer/emulsifier for fragrances in cosmetics. 3402.49.90.00 bulk surfactant.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB 30%)
CAPB is an amphoteric surfactant from coconut oil, providing mild foaming and conditioning in personal care products. It satisfies heading 3402's technical tests for organic surface-active agents. Classified in 3402.49.90.00 as other non-soap surfactants sold in bulk for formulation.
Alcohol Ethoxylate C12-C14 (AE 9EO)
Nonionic surfactant produced by ethoxylating fatty alcohols, used in laundry detergents and hard surface cleaners. Meets 3402 definition through low surface tension and emulsion formation. Under 3402.49.90.00 as other organic surface-active agents in industrial paste/liquid form.