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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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