Aromatic Dishwashing Liquid from Japan
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.
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%
Import Tips
• 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