PEG-4000 Pharmaceutical Wax Base from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• USP certificate mandatory for pharmaceutical excipient imports
• Melting range 52-56°C documentation for wax form
• Prevent Chapter 30 classification with bulk excipient declaration