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Vegetable-Derived Stearic Acid 1898 from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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

Vegetable-Derived Stearic Acid 1898 from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2915.70.01.20