Alcohol Ethoxylate C12-C14 (AE 9EO) from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify ethoxylation degree (EO) in documentation for precise classification
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