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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If stearic acid content <95% with other fatty acids
Blends with significant palmitic or other fatty acids classify as industrial fatty acid mixtures in Chapter 38 rather than pure stearic acid.
If supplied as soap stock or heavily processed for immediate soap use
Soap noodles or stocks with >95% fatty acids shift to Chapter 34 as soap preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify stearic acid purity via certificate of analysis to confirm classification under 2915.70.0120; ensure documentation specifies iodine value and acid composition
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as mixtures if blended with palmitic acid exceeding limits
Related Products under HTS 2915.70.01.20
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.
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.