Sorbitan Oleate Ethoxylate 20EO from China

Polysorbate 80 (Sorbitan Monooleate 20EO) from vegetable oleic acid and sorbitol, nonionic for emulsions. Under HTS 3402.42.2050 as other non-ionic vegetable fatty surfactants. Widely used in pharma/ice cream stabilization.

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

HLB 15.0 verification confirms nonionic emulsifier properties

Peroxide value testing required for pharma/food grades

Drum quantities only; small packs risk retail classification