Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate from China

Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate nonionic emulsifier from oleic acid (vegetable) and polyglycerol, for food and cosmetics. HTS 3402.42.2050 covers other non-ionic from vegetable fatty substances. Polyglycerol esters qualify as surface-active per technical tests.

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

Glycerol polymerization degree (n=4) must match product specs exactly

FDA GRAS status for food use; declare intended end-use if applicable

Pure ester form; hydrolyzed versions may shift classification