Aluminum Distearate from Germany
Aluminum distearate is the aluminum salt of stearic acid, a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid. It is used as a thickening agent in paints, greases, and cosmetics, and its classification under this tariff item follows the chapter rule that salts of organic acids are classified with the corresponding acid.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the product is clearly labeled as aluminum distearate with its chemical composition to support classification under 2915.70.00
• Verify that it does not contain any additives that would render it particularly suitable for a specific use, as this could affect classification
• Keep records of the manufacturing process to demonstrate it meets the purity standards for a chemically defined salt