Liquid Laundry Detergent for Colors from China
A concentrated liquid washing preparation designed for colored fabrics, containing synthetic organic surface-active agents and enzymes. It meets heading 3402 criteria as it forms a stable emulsion at 0.5% concentration and reduces surface tension below 45 dyne/cm. Classified under 3402.90.5010 as a non-soap laundry washing preparation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
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
• Verify surface tension test compliance per Chapter Note 2 to confirm classification in 3402, not soap in 3401
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ingredient lists showing non-soap surfactants to prevent CBP reclassification
• Label with exact chemical composition; common pitfall is claiming 'soap-free' without proof, leading to duties