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