Glyceryl Monostearate
Glyceryl monostearate is the monoglycerol ester of stearic acid (heading 2904), widely used as a stabilizer in bakery and plastics. Classified under HTS 2905.49.20.00 for its status as a glycerol ester with a saturated acyclic acid from heading 2904.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If when imported as a prepared additive with anti-caking agents
Additions like stabilizers for transport per chapter note (f) may classify as chemical preparations in 3824 if not purely the ester.
If for fully saturated palmitic/stearic acid esters without glycerol specification
Chapter notes direct saturated acyclic acid esters to heading 2915 if not specifically glycerol-derived.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label with CAS number 31566-31-1 and purity level; ensure no added stabilizers that could shift to note (f); check for REACH compliance if EU origin
Related Products under HTS 2905.49.20.00
Glyceryl Monooleate
Glyceryl monooleate is a monoester of glycerol with oleic acid (heading 2904), used as an emulsifier in food and cosmetics. It falls under HTS 2905.49.20.00 as a glycerol ester formed with an acyclic monocarboxylic acid from heading 2904, meeting chapter note requirements for classification in this subheading.
Glyceryl Monopalmitate
Glyceryl monopalmitate, a monoester from glycerol and palmitic acid (heading 2904), serves as an emulsifier in pharmaceuticals and confectionery. It qualifies for HTS 2905.49.20.00 as a defined glycerol ester with an acyclic carboxylic acid.
Glyceryl Dioleate
Glyceryl dioleate is a diester of glycerol with two oleic acid molecules (heading 2904), used in lubricants and cosmetics. HTS 2905.49.20.00 covers it as a polyhydric alcohol ester specifically from heading 2904 acids.
Glyceryl Trilaurate
Glyceryl trilaurate, or trilauroin, is the triglyceride ester from glycerol and lauric acid (heading 2904), used in research and as a lipid standard. It fits HTS 2905.49.20.00 for complete esterification with acyclic acids from 2904.
Glyceryl Monolinoleate
Glyceryl monolinoleate is a monoester of glycerol and linoleic acid (heading 2904), applied in nutritional supplements and emulsions. Under HTS 2905.49.20.00 as an unsaturated acyclic alcohol ester from specified acids.
Monoacetin (Glycerol Monoacetate)
Monoacetin, or glyceryl monoacetate, is formed from glycerol and acetic acid (heading 2904), used as a humectant and solvent in pharma. HTS 2905.49.20.00 applies to this simple acyclic acid glycerol ester.