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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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