Sorbitan Oleate Ethoxylate 20EO from Japan
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 — 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
• HLB 15.0 verification confirms nonionic emulsifier properties
• Peroxide value testing required for pharma/food grades
• Drum quantities only; small packs risk retail classification