Polyethylene Glycol 400 (PEG-400) from Japan

PEG-400 is a low molecular weight poly(oxyethylene) wax used as a lubricant, solvent, and plasticizer in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. It falls under HTS 3404.20.00.00 as an artificial wax of poly(oxyethylene) (polyethylene glycol) with waxy character suitable for industrial applications.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify molecular weight and purity certificates to confirm classification as poly(oxyethylene) wax under 3404

Ensure SDS includes surface tension data if questioned for Chapter 34 eligibility

Avoid misclassification as a chemically defined compound by providing formulation details