3402.41.90.00/Cationic Polymer Surfactant BTPC/Japan

Cationic Polymer Surfactant BTPC from Japan

Benzethonium chloride (BTPC) is a cationic surface-active polymer used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Complies with 3402 note tests; other cationic 3402.41.90.00.

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%

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Import Tips

• Pharma grade requires USP/EP compliance certificates

• Test for polymer nature vs monomeric quat

• Avoid 3303-3307 if containing medicaments excluded by notes