Palm Kernel Alcohol Polyether (C12-15 Pareth-3) from Japan
Low EO (3 moles) polyether surfactant from palm kernel fatty alcohols, providing degreasing in hard-surface cleaners. As a non-ionic agent from vegetable fatty substances, it passes Chapter 34 note 2 tests for transparency and tension reduction. Classified in 3402.42.20.10 as polyethers, other than sulfates.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• RSPO or equivalent sustainability certs facilitate customs clearance for palm-derived imports
• Specify Pareth nomenclature (INCI) in invoices to align with cosmetic/chemical naming conventions