Zinc Stearate Powder
Zinc stearate powder used as a lubricant and release agent in plastics and rubber manufacturing. Although described as a catalytic preparation in the source, zinc stearate is a metal salt of a fatty acid and may not function as a reaction accelerator; classification under 3815.90.00 requires verification of catalytic activity.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as a pure zinc stearate salt for non-catalytic uses
Zinc stearate is a separate chemically defined compound of chapter 29 when not a catalytic preparation.
If used as a release agent or lubricant preparation
Other chemical preparations may apply when the product is formulated for non-catalytic functions.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm whether the zinc stearate actually acts as a catalyst or accelerator; if it is solely a lubricant, it should be classified elsewhere
• Provide technical data to the CBSA demonstrating the catalytic function if claiming 3815.90.00
• If not catalytic, consider classification as a stearate salt of chapter 29 or as a plasticizer of chapter 38
Related Products under Tariff item 3815.90.00
Aluminum Chlorohydrate Catalyst
Catalytic-grade aluminum chlorohydrate used in polymerization processes for water treatment resins. This product consists entirely of inorganic aluminum compounds acting as reaction accelerators, falling under tariff item 3815.90.00.
Ammonium Molybdate Catalyst
Ammonium heptamolybdate ((NH4)6Mo7O24) is used as a selective oxidation catalyst in acrylic acid production. It is a wholly inorganic molybdenum-based catalytic preparation. This places it under tariff item 3815.90.00 for other catalytic preparations.
Bismuth Molybdate Selective Oxidation Catalyst
Bismuth molybdate (Bi2Mo3O12) is a mixed metal oxide catalyst used to selectively oxidize propylene into acrolein. Its multilayer structure provides high selectivity in this reaction. As a wholly inorganic catalytic preparation, it falls under tariff item 3815.90.00 for reaction initiators and catalytic preparations not elsewhere specified.
Bismuth Nitrate Catalyst
Bismuth nitrate is used as a catalytic preparation in organic synthesis, including esterification and oxidation reactions. It acts as a reaction initiator consisting wholly of inorganic bismuth compounds. This places it under tariff item 3815.90.00 for other catalytic preparations.
Bismuth Subnitrate Catalytic Promoter
Bismuth subnitrate serves as a promoter in automotive catalytic converters and NOx reduction systems, enhancing thermal stability. This basic bismuth nitrate is a wholly inorganic reaction accelerator. It is classified under tariff item 3815.90.00 as a catalytic preparation.
Bismuth Triflate Reaction Initiator
Bismuth(III) triflate is a water-tolerant Lewis acid catalyst used in aldol reactions and glycosylations. This inorganic bismuth compound acts as a reaction initiator in organic synthesis. It is classified under tariff item 3815.90.00 for other catalytic preparations.