Sodium Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (AOS) from China

AOS is an anionic synthetic surfactant known for high foaming in liquid hand soaps and shampoos. It meets precise Chapter 34 criteria for organic surface-active agents via lab tests on emulsions and tension. 3402.90.10 classification as synthetic detergent.

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

Carbon chain specs (e.g

C14-16) must be documented to verify synthetic status

Biodegradability certs help with environmental compliance declarations

Sodium Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (AOS) from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3402.90.10.00