Glyceryl Monostearate from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
23.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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