Decaglycerol Decaoleate from China
Decaglycerol decaoleate is a polyglycerol ester with 10 oleic acid chains from vegetable oils. Functions as water-in-oil emulsifier in creams and lotions. HTS 3402.42.20.20 applies to these complex polyhydric alcohol esters.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide hydroxyl value and saponification value test results confirming ester structure
• Register under TSCA if used in industrial applications beyond cosmetics
• Avoid temperature extremes in shipping to maintain emulsification properties