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Alcohol Ethoxylate Nonionic Surfactant from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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