Polysorbate 80 Surfactant from China
Polysorbate 80 (Tween 80) is a polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate non-ionic emulsifier used in pharmaceuticals and food processing. Meets heading 3402 test for stable emulsions and low surface tension. HTS 3402.42.90.00 covers this as other non-ionic surface-active agent.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.7%
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
• Include FDA GRAS status if for food use; provide purity certificates (>99%); segregate from soap imports to prevent duty disputes