Hydrogenated Castor Oil PEG-40 from Germany
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a nonionic solubilizer from vegetable castor oil, used in perfumes and oils. Classifies under HTS 3402.42.2050 as non-ionic surfactant from vegetable fatty origin. Ethoxylated structure meets surface-active definition precisely.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Ricinoleic acid content verification confirms castor oil vegetable source
• Cloud point >60°C typical; include in tech specs for nonionic proof
• Not for soap use; pure form avoids 3401 exclusion