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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3002.90Lower: 10% vs 40%

If pre-formulated as immunological product base

Chapter 29 excludes immunological products of 3002; end-use in pharma mixtures shifts classification.

2915.70.01Same rate: 40%

If its salts like calcium stearate

Salts of stearic acid have separate statistical breakout in same heading per Chapter notes.

3822Lower: 10% vs 40%

If diagnostic reagent grade with buffers

Lab diagnostic reagents containing stearic derivatives classify in 3822 per exclusions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include USP certificate and DMF if applicable for FDA review; ensure <0.1% heavy metals

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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.

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.

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.