Vegetable-Derived Stearic Acid 1898 from Japan
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.
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
• Obtain Kosher/Halal certification if marketed for food/pharma to avoid reclassification; label origin (vegetable vs animal)
• Pitfall: Insufficient titration value proof leads to disputes over purity