Kolliwax GMS I (Glyceryl Stearate from Stearyl Alcohol) from China
Self-emulsifying glyceryl monostearate derived from stearyl alcohol, technically an ester but classified with parent alcohol under Chapter 29 note on esters. Used in pharma tablet coatings. HTS 2905.17.00.00 via ester classification rule.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Reference Chapter 29 ester classification note (A) in ruling requests
• Provide fatty acid composition linking back to octadecan-1-ol origin
• Distinguish from food emulsifiers under Chapter 15 or 35