PEG-100 Stearate from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Molecular weight distribution confirms PEG-100
• HLB value documentation for emulsifier claims
• Ethylene oxide residual <1 ppm FDA limit