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Multi-Surface Kitchen Cleaner Spray from Japan

A ready-to-use spray cleaner formulated with non-ionic surfactants and mild solvents for degreasing countertops, appliances, and sinks. Classified under HTS 3402.90.50.30 as a cleaning preparation containing organic surface-active agents, not soap-based, designed for household surface cleaning. It meets the surface tension reduction criteria for heading 3402 per chapter notes.

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 surfactant concentration meets 3402 note 2(a-b) via lab testing to avoid reclassification to Chapter 38

• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ingredient lists; common pitfall is missing VOC compliance for US EPA

• Label as 'cleaning preparation' not 'soap' to prevent shift to 3401; check state regulations for hazardous declarations