Decyl Glucoside from Canada
A mild, nonionic synthetic surfactant from glucose and decyl alcohol, used in natural baby shampoos. Qualifies under 3402 by standard surface tension and emulsion tests despite bio-based origin. Synthetic detergent per 3402.90.10.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Highlight glucoside structure to differentiate from natural glycosides in other chapters
• Organic certs common; ensure no medicinal additives to avoid 3405/3305 exclusions
• Ship concentrated to qualify as agent, not diluted prep