Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate (LAS) Anionic Surfactant from Japan
LAS is a widely used anionic surfactant derived from benzene, containing aromatic surface-active agents essential for detergent formulations. It meets the Chapter 34 definition by reducing surface tension in water solutions to below 45 dyne/cm. Classified under 3402.90.30.00 due to its aromatic structure.
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
• Verify purity and aromatic content via lab analysis to confirm 3402.90.30.00 classification
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and REACH compliance docs for US Customs clearance
• Avoid misclassification as soap by confirming water-solubility test per Chapter notes