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PEG-100 Stearate from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Molecular weight distribution confirms PEG-100

HLB value documentation for emulsifier claims

Ethylene oxide residual <1 ppm FDA limit