Alcohol Ethoxylate C12-C14 (AE 7EO) from Germany
Nonionic surfactant produced by ethoxylating fatty alcohols, used in laundry detergents and hard surface cleaners. Complies with 3402 surface-active test by creating stable emulsions without insoluble separation. Classified in 3402.90.5050 as other organic surface-active agents.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide HLB value (typically 12-14) and cloud point data to substantiate nonionic classification
• Bulk drums/totes preferred; small consumer packaging may trigger washing preparation codes