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Food Grade Stearic Acid 1840 from Mexico

Food grade stearic acid 1840 meets FCC standards as a saturated C18 fatty acid for chocolate coatings and release agents. It is classified under HTS 2915.70.0120 as pure stearic acid per chapter definitions.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

Import Tips

Include FDA prior notice and GRAS affirmation letter; limit impurities to <2ppm arsenic

Avoid: classifying with carriers as food additive mixtures