PEG-100 Stearate from China
PEG-100 stearate is polyethylene glycol (100) ester of stearic acid, hydrophilic emulsifier for oil-in-water creams. HTS 2915.70.01 as stearic acid ester despite polymer chain. HLB 18.8 super-wetter.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Molecular weight distribution confirms PEG-100
• HLB value documentation for emulsifier claims
• Ethylene oxide residual <1 ppm FDA limit