Sodium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate from China
This neutralized form of DDBSA serves as an anionic surfactant in household cleaners with inherent aromatic structure. It forms stable emulsions per heading 3402 criteria. Classified in 3402.90.30.00 for containing modified aromatic surface-active agents.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Ensure pH and concentration specs match invoice descriptions for audit-proof imports
• Obtain TSCA certification for US environmental compliance
• Watch for misdeclaration as soap, which requires water-solubility proof