Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB 30%) from Japan
CAPB is a zwitterionic surfactant derived from coconut oil, valued for its mild foaming and thickening properties in personal care products. It satisfies the technical tests for organic surface-active agents in heading 3402. Classified in HTS 3402.90.50 as other than soap or specified cationic/anionic types.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit Certificates of Analysis confirming amphoteric nature and active content to support 3402 classification
• Label as 'not for direct retail use' to avoid reclassification as a finished preparation