Glyceryl Monostearate from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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