Methyl Glucose Dioleate from China

Methyl Glucose Dioleate nonionic from glucose/methyl glucose and oleic acid (veg), thickener for lotions. HTS 3402.42.2050 for non-ionic vegetable fatty surfactants. Provides viscosity without soap characteristics.

Duty Rate — China → United States

29%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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

Ester number and acid value specs confirm dioleate structure

Cosmetic grade vs industrial; declare end-use for FDA compliance

Solid/paste form typical; liquid emulsions risk 3405