Alcohol Ethoxylate Nonionic Surfactant from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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