Sucrose Stearate Surfactant from Japan

Sucrose stearate consists of sucrose (polyhydric alcohol) esterified with stearic acid from vegetable tallow or palm. Used in cosmetics as mild emulsifier and stabilizer. HTS 3402.42.20.20 covers these non-ionic esters from vegetable fatty substances.

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

Import Tips

Include INCI nomenclature and purity certificate (>90% sucrose ester content) for FDA cosmetic import

Test surface tension reduction per Chapter 34 note 2 to substantiate non-ionic classification

Beware TSCA inventory listing requirements for US chemical import registration

Sucrose Stearate Surfactant from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3402.42.20.20