PEG-4000 Pharmaceutical Wax Base
PEG-4000 is a solid, water-soluble poly(oxyethylene) wax used as a base in pharmaceutical suppositories and ointments. Its chemically produced waxy character and PEG composition place it under tariff item 3404.20.90 as an artificial wax.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If used in ABS manufacturing
Sibling item for poly(oxyethylene) waxes for ABS.
If the wax contains medicaments and is put up for therapeutic use
Medicated preparations fall under chapter 30, not chapter 34.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not mixed with medicaments or other active ingredients, which could reclassify it
• Provide documentation of pharmaceutical grade and compliance with the Food and Drugs Act
• Confirm the product is in solid form, as liquid PEGs may be treated differently
Related Products under Tariff item 3404.20.90
Carbowax PEG-3350 Powder
Carbowax PEG-3350 is a solid, water-soluble poly(oxyethylene) wax produced by chemical synthesis. Its waxy character and polyethylene glycol composition place it under tariff item 3404.20.90 as an artificial wax of poly(oxyethylene), other than those for ABS manufacture.
Lutrol E400 Polyethylene Glycol
Lutrol E400 is a liquid polyethylene glycol with a poly(oxyethylene) structure, chemically produced and waxy in character. Although liquid at room temperature, it qualifies as an artificial wax of poly(oxyethylene) under tariff item 3404.20.90 when not put up as a finished preparation.
PEG 1000 Monostearate Emulsifying Wax
PEG 1000 monostearate is a chemically produced ester of polyethylene glycol and stearic acid, exhibiting waxy properties. Its poly(oxyethylene) backbone and artificial wax character place it under tariff item 3404.20.90 as an 'other' poly(oxyethylene) wax.
PEG-1500 Distearate Wax
PEG-1500 distearate is a diester of polyethylene glycol and stearic acid, produced by chemical synthesis with a waxy consistency. Its poly(oxyethylene) structure qualifies it as an artificial wax under tariff item 3404.20.90, provided it is not a surface-active agent.
PEG-6000 Flakes (Polyethylene Glycol 6000)
PEG-6000 flakes are solid poly(oxyethylene) waxes produced by chemical synthesis, used as water-soluble binders and bases in pharmaceuticals. Their waxy, moldable properties and PEG composition classify them under tariff item 3404.20.90.
PEG-8000 Pellets for Industrial Use
PEG-8000 pellets are high-molecular-weight poly(oxyethylene) waxes in solid pellet form, used as release agents and additives. Their chemically produced waxy character places them under tariff item 3404.20.90 as artificial waxes.