Cocamidopropyl Betaine from China
This zwitterionic surfactant from coconut oil derivatives boosts foam stability in shampoos and mild cleaners. It qualifies under heading 3402 by producing stable emulsions at 0.5% concentration and reducing surface tension effectively. Classified in 3402.90.10 as a synthetic detergent/amphoteric agent.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Document amphoteric nature and coconut fatty acid source to distinguish from anionic types
• Provide microbial stability data as Chapter excludes certain preparations