PEG-40 Stearate

PEG-40 stearate is a polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid used as a water-in-oil emulsifier in cosmetics. Classified under HTS 2915.70.0150 as an 'other' stearic acid ester.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3402Lower: 13.7% vs 40%

If nonionic surface-active preparations

Emulsifier mixtures with >10% active content classified in Chapter 34.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify ethylene oxide mole number (40) and HLB (15-17)

Provide 1,4-dioxane limits testing for PEG esters

Include heavy metals and preservative efficacy data