Decaglycerol Decaoleate from Japan
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 — 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
• 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