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
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
• 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