Alcohol Ethoxylate Nonionic Surfactant
A nonionic synthetic detergent from ethoxylated fatty alcohols, used in low-foam industrial cleaners and laundry powders. Complies with 3402 definition through emulsion stability and surface tension reduction tests. HTS 3402.90.10 covers it as a synthetic detergent.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If formulated as retail laundry auxiliary preparation
Consumer-oriented washing preparations shift to 3402.90.50.
If industrial-grade fatty alcohol polyalkoxylates
Certain industrial chemical mixtures fall under 3823 as tall oil derivatives.
If lubricity-enhanced for metalworking
Surface-active lubes containing petroleum oils go to 3403.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify EO (ethylene oxide) chain length (e.g
• C12-15 with 7-9 EO) for classification confirmation
• Ensure no soap content > minor to stay out of 3401; test certificates required
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