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Oleyl/Cetyl Alcohol Ethoxylate from Japan

Nonionic surfactant from oleic/cetyl alcohols (vegetable oils) with 5-10 EO moles, used in emulsifiers for creams. HTS 3402.42.2050 for other non-ionic from vegetable fatty substances. Proven surface activity via Chapter note 2 testing protocol.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

EO mole number declaration critical; >20 moles may affect 'other' status

Oxide content analysis prevents reclassification as pure alcohol

Industrial packaging (IBC totes) essential for bulk chemical entry

Oleyl/Cetyl Alcohol Ethoxylate from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3402.42.20.50