Hydrogenated Castor Oil PEG-40 from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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