Lutrol E400 Polyethylene Glycol from China
BASF Lutrol E400 is a pharma-grade liquid PEG used in wax emulsions and soft gelatin capsules. Despite liquidity, classified as poly(oxyethylene) wax base under HTS 3404.20.00.00 when not in final preparation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Pharma-grade COA required; reference USP/NF monograph
• Liquid form needs viscosity/molecular weight specs for 3404 eligibility
• Prevent classification as surfactant by surfactant test documentation