PEG-8000 Pellets for Industrial Use from Japan
Industrial-grade PEG-8000 in pellet form used as ceramic mold release agent and wax additive. Classified in 3404.20.00.00 as poly(oxyethylene)-based artificial wax per chapter definitions.
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
• Industrial end-use letters prevent retail/pharma reclassification
• Specify pellet size/melting point (60°C+) for wax form verification
• REACH compliance docs needed for EU-origin PEGs