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U.S. imports of anionic organic surface-active agents (other than linear alkylbenzene sulfonates) (HS 340239) totaled $13.3M in April 2026, traded with 40 countries.
Importers of Anionic Organic Surface-Active Agents (Other Than Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonates) paid $1.6M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $11.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataAnionic surfactants beyond the linear alkylbenzene sulfonate family — including sulfated alcohols, sulfated polyethers, and other non-aromatic anionic actives — are classified under heading 340239, which the US schedule subdivides into aromatic/modified-aromatic types (3402391000) and several non-aromatic lines covering salts of sulfated alcohols (3402399010), salts of sulfated polyethers (3402399020), and a residual NESOI category (3402399050). These compounds serve as key actives in shampoos, emulsifiers, and industrial cleaners, and the aromatic vs. non-aromatic distinction drives the 10-digit classification. Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), two of the most widely traded anionic surfactants globally, typically fall within the non-aromatic sulfated-alcohol and sulfated-polyether lines respectively.
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SLES is an ethoxylated (polyether) sulfate, so it generally falls under 3402399020 — salts of sulfated polyethers — rather than the sulfated-alcohol line. Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), which lacks the ethylene oxide chain, is typically classified under 3402399010 as a salt of a sulfated alcohol. Confirming the degree of ethoxylation in the product specification is essential for correct line selection.
A technical data sheet or certificate of analysis showing the molecular structure — specifically whether the compound contains a benzene ring or modified aromatic nucleus — is the primary evidence. Supplier-issued product specifications, REACH registration dossiers, or CAS number cross-references can support the aromatic determination. CBP may request a laboratory analysis if the aromatic character is not evident from commercial documents.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $1.1M | $7.0M | +$5.9M |
| CHINA | $415K | $3.3M | +$2.9M |
| MEXICO | $635K | $2.7M | +$2.0M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $1.1M | $2.0M | +$845K |
| JAPAN | $1.8M | $1.0M | -$808K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3402399050 | ANIONIC ORG SURF-ACT AGENTS NOTAROM/MOD AR NESOI | $9.0M | 13.96% | $1.1M |
| 3402399010 | SALTS OF SULFATED ALCOHOLS | $1.9M | 15.15% | $288K |
| 3402399020 | SALTS OF SULFATED POLYETHERS | $1.2M | 15.11% | $128K |
| 3402391000 | AROM/MOD AR ANIONIC ORGANIC SURF-ACT AGENTS NESOI | $1.2M | 14.01% | $94K |
ANIONIC ORG SURF-ACT AGENTS NOTAROM/MOD AR NESOI
SALTS OF SULFATED ALCOHOLS
SALTS OF SULFATED POLYETHERS
AROM/MOD AR ANIONIC ORGANIC SURF-ACT AGENTS NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3402399000 | ANIONIC ORGANIC SURF-ACT AGENTS EXCEPT SOAP, NESOI | $16.9M |
| 3402391000 | AROM/MOD AR ANIONIC ORGANIC SURF-ACT AGENTS NESOI | $7.2M |
ANIONIC ORGANIC SURF-ACT AGENTS EXCEPT SOAP, NESOI
5.5M kg
AROM/MOD AR ANIONIC ORGANIC SURF-ACT AGENTS NESOI
2.6M kg
SURF-ACT PREP,WASH PREP,CLEAN PREP,RETAIL SALE NES
HS 340250
CANDLES, TAPERS AND THE LIKE
HS 340600
ORG. SUF0ACT PROD FOR WASHING SKIN, LIQ/CRM, RETAL
HS 340130
SOAP & OTH ORGANIC SURF ACT PROD, TOILET USE, BARS
HS 340111
SURFACE-ACTIVE, WASHING, ETC PREPARATIONS NESOI
HS 340290
SOAP & OTH ORGN SURF ACT PROD NOT TOILET USE,BARS
HS 340119
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $539K | $7.5M | +$7.0M |
| Illinois | $1.7M | $4.5M | +$2.8M |
| North Carolina | $2.9M | $2.6M | -$324K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $1.7M | $3.4M | +$1.7M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $2.7M | $1.6M | -$1.0M |
| CHARLESTON, SC | $2.3M | $1.5M | -$835K |