Lutrol E400 Polyethylene Glycol from Japan
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 — 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
• 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