Glyceryl Monostearate from China
Glyceryl monostearate is a glycerol ether formed by esterification of glycerol with stearic acid, resulting in a monoester structure. It falls under HTS 2909.49.20.00 as a glycerol ether, chemically defined as an ether-alcohol derivative. Primarily used as an emulsifier in food and cosmetics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.7%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify chemical purity and provide Certificate of Analysis (COA) to confirm classification as a glycerol ether
• Ensure food-grade certifications (e.g
• FDA GRAS) if destined for food use to avoid reclassification
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as a simple ester, which could shift to heading 2915