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Sodium Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (AOS 40%) from China

Anionic surfactant known for high foaming and detergency in liquid soaps and shampoos. Meets precise Chapter 34 note 2 criteria for surface-active agents through emulsification and tension reduction tests. HTS 3402.90.5050 designation for this concentrated form.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

• Include Ross-Miles foam height test results demonstrating superior foaming vs. other sulfonates

• Declare carbon chain length (C14-C16 typical) in entry documentation