Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES 70%) from Germany
SLES is an anionic surfactant widely used in shampoos, body washes, and liquid detergents for its excellent foaming properties. It satisfies HTS 3402 criteria by producing stable emulsions at 0.5% concentration and lowering surface tension. Falls under 3402.90.5050 as a concentrated organic surface-active agent.
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
• Include lab analysis showing ethoxylation degree (typically 2-3 moles) and active content certification
• Avoid retail packaging; bulk shipments classified differently from consumer-ready products