3402.49.90.00/Sodium Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (AOS 40%)/Japan

Sodium Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (AOS 40%) from Japan

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.

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

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Import Tips

• Carbon chain distribution (C14-16) specification aids classification

• Low salt content versions for sensitive skin formulations noted

• Dries to powder form risks 3402.39 non-liquid shift