Toluene Sulfonate Surfactant from Japan
Specialty aromatic sulfonate from toluene modification, applied in high-performance cleaners. Exhibits required surface tension properties per 3402 definition. Strictly classified under 3402.90.30.00 due to aromatic surface-active nature.
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
• Include synthetic pathway documentation to prove aromatic modification
• Test for VOC content to comply with air quality import standards
• Avoid packaging in consumer-ready containers to prevent retail prep classification