New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

Aluminum Stearate

Aluminum stearate, a salt of stearic acid and aluminum, serves as a thickening agent in paints, inks, and grease formulations. It is classified under HTS 2915.70.0150 as 'other' stearic acid salts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+37.5%42.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2710.19Lower: 19.5% vs 42.5%

If when formulated into lubricating grease

Petroleum-based greases containing metal stearates classified in Chapter 27.

3811.90.00.00Higher: 44% vs 42.5%

If anti-knock additive preparations

Fuel additive mixtures go to heading 3811.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Declare gel strength and viscosity specs for grade verification

• Provide RoHS compliance for electronics manufacturing applications