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