PEG Dilaurate Emulsifying Wax NF from Japan
PEG dilaurate is a diester of polyethylene glycol and lauric acid, produced chemically with waxy properties. Its poly(oxyethylene) structure qualifies it under tariff item 3404.20.90 as an artificial wax, provided it is not a surface-active agent.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Test the product's surface-active properties; if it reduces surface tension significantly, heading 34.02 may apply
• Provide the certificate of analysis showing the ester structure
• Confirm the product is not in a retail-sale cosmetic preparation