Sodium Stearate from Germany
Sodium stearate is the sodium salt of stearic acid, a saturated C18 monocarboxylic acid, used primarily as a stabilizer and emulsifier in cosmetics and soaps. Under Chapter 29 rules, inorganic salts of organic acids are classified in the heading appropriate to the organic compound, which is this tariff item.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm that the sodium stearate is not put up in measured doses or for retail sale, as this could shift classification to another heading
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing the purity and the absence of impurities
• Ensure the product is not mixed with other substances that would change its essential character