Phosphonate-Based Polyglycol Surfactant for Detergents from Japan
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 — 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
• 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