3402.42.20.20/PEG-20 Sorbitan Monolaurate/Japan

PEG-20 Sorbitan Monolaurate from Japan

This ethoxylated sorbitan laurate combines sorbitan laurate ether-ester with polyethylene glycol chains. Derived from coconut lauric acid (vegetable). Used in personal care cleansers; HTS 3402.42.20.20 for polyhydric alcohol ether-esters.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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Import Tips

• Document exact ethylene oxide moles (20) and HLB value (~15.8) for classification substantiation

• Ensure 1,4-dioxane residual testing <10 ppm per cosmetic safety standards

• Classify bulk drums under 3402.42; retail bottles shift to 3402.90.50