3402.42.20/Castor Oil Ethoxylate Surfactant/Japan

Castor Oil Ethoxylate Surfactant from Japan

Ethoxylated castor oil creates a non-ionic surfactant from vegetable castor beans, widely used in textiles and agriculture. Its fatty acid chain structure fits the HTS 3402.42.20 criteria perfectly.

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%

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Import Tips

• Document degree of ethoxylation to prove non-ionic character

• Distinguish from ricinoleic acid derivatives under other chemical codes

• Include application end-use declarations if challenging classification