PEG-40 Stearate from Canada

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.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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