Phosphonate-Based Polyglycol Surfactant for Detergents from China
Specialty surfactant incorporating polyglycol esters of methylphosphonic acid for industrial detergent formulations. HTS 3824.92.00.00 applies directly to these named chemical esters used in cleaning preparations. Provides wetting and dispersing properties with flame retardant bonus.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Disclose surfactant structure and PBT (persistent/bioaccumulative/toxic) screening results
• Ensure wastewater discharge compliance documentation for phosphonate importers
• Separate from soap/detergent mixtures in 3402 by importing as pure chemical