Sucrose Stearate Surfactant from Japan
Sucrose stearate surfactant consists of sucrose esterified with stearic acid from vegetable tallow or palm. It is used in cosmetics as a mild emulsifier and stabilizer, meeting the non-ionic surface-active agent criteria in Chapter 34 Note 3. It is classified under tariff item 3402.42.90 as an 'other' non-ionic organic surface-active agent.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Provide a technical data sheet confirming the ester composition and non-ionic surfactant properties
• If used in cosmetics, ensure compliance with Health Canada's Cosmetic Regulations and ingredient labelling
• Verify if the product is subject to Canada's Chemicals Management Plan for import reporting