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Industrial Grade Stearic Acid Flakes from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

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

Industrial Grade Stearic Acid Flakes from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2915.70.01.20