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Glyceryl Distearate from Germany

Glyceryl distearate, a diester with two stearic acid units (heading 2904), acts as a thickening agent in cosmetics. HTS 2905.49.20.00 for its glycerol polyhydric ester nature.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide HLB value and saponification number; declare self-emulsifying type; avoid bulk fat misclassification