Alcohol Ethoxylate Nonionic Surfactant from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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