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3402.42.20.20/Sucrose Stearate Surfactant/Mexico

Sucrose Stearate Surfactant from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

14%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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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 Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3402.42.20.20