Industrial Grade Stearic Acid Flakes
Industrial grade stearic acid in flake form is a C18:0 saturated monocarboxylic acid used in rubber and plastics, meeting 98% minimum purity. It qualifies for HTS 2915.70.0120 as stearic acid under the saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids heading.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for technical grade with >5% impurities or blends
Industrial mixtures of fatty acids not meeting pure stearic specs fall to Chapter 38 as fatty acid derivatives.
If pre-emulsified or surface-active
Surface-active preparations containing stearic acid classify in Chapter 34, not as base acids.
If other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids like margaric
Adjacent subheading for non-palmitic/non-stearic C14-C22 acids based on chain length.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare exact carbon chain distribution (C18 >90%) in entry docs; test for compliance with TSCA
• Avoid pitfall: classifying flaked form as finished preparation instead of pure compound
Related Products under HTS 2915.70.01.20
Triple-Pressed Stearic Acid 1801
Triple-pressed stearic acid 1801 is a purified saturated C18 monocarboxylic acid derived from vegetable or animal fats, with an iodine value under 1 and high purity. It falls under HTS 2915.70.0120 as it is specifically stearic acid, meeting the chapter's definition for separate chemically defined organic compounds in subchapter III for acyclic monocarboxylic acids.
Vegetable-Derived Stearic Acid 1898
Vegetable-derived stearic acid 1898 is a high-grade C18 saturated fatty acid from palm kernel oil, triple distilled for low impurities. Classified under HTS 2915.70.0120 as pure stearic acid, a chemically defined acyclic monocarboxylic acid per Chapter 29 notes.
Pharma Grade Stearic Acid 1825
Pharma grade stearic acid 1825 complies with USP/NF standards, a pure octadecanoic acid for tablet lubricants. Under HTS 2915.70.0120 as it is chemically defined stearic acid without excluded additives per Chapter 29.
Rubber Grade Stearic Acid Powder
Rubber grade stearic acid powder is fine-milled C18 acid activating vulcanization in tire production. Classified in HTS 2915.70.0120 as pure stearic acid, a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid.
Cosmetic Grade Stearic Acid Beads
Cosmetic grade stearic acid beads are spherical C18 monocarboxylic acid for cream emulsifiers, vegetable-sourced and low odor. HTS 2915.70.0120 applies as chemically defined stearic acid without chapter exclusions.
Food Grade Stearic Acid 1840
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.