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PEG-40 Stearate from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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

PEG-40 Stearate from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2915.70.01.50