Castor Oil Ethoxylate Polyether (CRE-9) from Japan
Polyricinoleic polyether from castor oil (vegetable triglyceride), non-ionic for textile lubricants and polish bases. Stable emulsion former with tension reduction, as vegetable fatty polyether. HTS 3402.42.20.10 specific.
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
• Hydroxyl value tests confirm ethoxylation degree for polyether proof
• Castor-specific origin avoids tallow animal classification