Aromatic Dishwashing Liquid

A retail bottle of liquid dish soap containing aromatic surface-active agents like linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS) for effective grease cutting. Classified under HTS 3402.50.11.00 because it is a surface-active preparation put up for retail sale with aromatic surfactants. Meets chapter note definition for organic surface-active agents reducing surface tension below 45 dyne/cm.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4%+35.0%39%
🇲🇽Mexico4%+10.0%14%
🇨🇦Canada4%+10.0%14%
🇩🇪Germany4%+10.0%14%
🇯🇵Japan4%+10.0%14%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3402.90Lower: 13.7% vs 39%

If lacking aromatic surfactants

Products without aromatic or modified aromatic agents fall under general retail surface-active preparations.

3401.20.00.00Lower: 35% vs 39%

If primarily soap-based and water-soluble

Shifts to soap heading if soap is chief active ingredient per Chapter 34 note on soap solubility.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify surfactant composition via supplier SDS to confirm aromatic content; ensure retail packaging under 5kg per unit; avoid misclassification as industrial bulk under 3402.90