Alcohol Ethoxylate C12-C14 (AE 9EO)
Nonionic surfactant produced by ethoxylating fatty alcohols, used in laundry detergents and hard surface cleaners. Meets Chapter 34 note 2 criteria for surface-active agents through stable emulsion formation. HTS 3402.90.50 covers this unspecified nonionic type.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing more than 10% non-surface-active substances
Heading 3402 excludes preparations with significant non-active fillers, pushing to 3402.90.90.
If sold as auxiliary washing preparation
Products marketed for specific washing functions become auxiliary preparations.
If imported as unfinished alcohol ethoxylates
Pure organic chemicals before surface-active modification may stay in Chapter 29.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify carbon chain length and EO moles precisely in invoices for accurate subheading placement
• Provide test data demonstrating surface tension reduction below 45 dyne/cm
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