Cosmetic TBHQ Antioxidant Pellets from Japan
TBHQ pellets formulated for cosmetics act as a lipid peroxidation inhibitor in creams, lotions, and lip products, maintaining product integrity against atmospheric oxygen. As pure tert-Butylhydroquinone, it is classified under HTS 2907.29.25.00 per Chapter 29 for separate chemically defined polyphenols. Pelleted form aids precise metering in formulations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Label as cosmetic raw material with INCI name (TBHQ); provide stability data for customs; avoid retail packaging to stay in Chapter 29 vs consumer goods