Glyceryl Monostearate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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