Stearin Pitch from Palm Oil Fractionation from China
Stearin pitch is the solid residue from fractionation and cooling of palm oil stearin, consisting of high-melting glycerides. It qualifies for HTS 1522.00.00.00 as a residue from treatment of vegetable fatty substances. Applied in candle making and oleochemical production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Include melting point and iodine value specs to differentiate from edible stearin under 1511
• Label as 'non-edible residue' to prevent food classification errors
• Check for palm oil sustainability certifications required by some importers