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PEG Dilaurate Emulsifying Wax NF from China

NF-grade PEG dilaurate wax used in pharmaceutical emulsions and creams. The poly(oxyethylene) dilaurate ester qualifies as artificial wax under HTS 3404.20.00.00.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

• NF monograph compliance certification required

• Ester content analysis (>95% PEG diester) for classification

• Cosmetic vs pharma end-use declaration affects chapter