Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate (PGPR) from Germany
PGPR is an ester of polymerized glycerol (polyhydric alcohol) with ricinoleic acid from castor oil, used as a chocolate emulsifier. It meets non-ionic surfactant criteria per Chapter 34 note 2. Falls under HTS 3402.42.20.20 due to vegetable fatty substance ether-ester structure.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide FDA prior notice and GRAS affirmation for food contact emulsifiers during customs clearance
• Confirm >95% purity to avoid reclassification as food preparation under 21st chapter
• Label with CAS number (29894-35-7) and exact fatty acid composition for CBP verification