Castor Oil Ethoxylate Polyether (CRE-9) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Hydroxyl value tests confirm ethoxylation degree for polyether proof
• Castor-specific origin avoids tallow animal classification