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PEG-4000 Pharmaceutical Wax Base

Pharma-grade PEG-4000 used as suppository and ointment wax base material. Its solid waxy form at room temperature places it under HTS 3404.20.00.00 for poly(oxyethylene) waxes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3006.92.00.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If in finished suppository form

Pharmaceutical dosage forms containing PEG in Chapter 30.

3405.20.00.00Same rate: 35%

If formulated as ointment base

Metal polishes/ointments containing waxes in 3405.

1521Lower: 10% vs 35%

If vegetable wax blend

Vegetable wax exclusions from 3404 per chapter note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

USP certificate mandatory for pharmaceutical excipient imports

Melting range 52-56°C documentation for wax form

Prevent Chapter 30 classification with bulk excipient declaration

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PEG-1500 Distearate Wax

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PEG-8000 Pellets for Industrial Use

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