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Calcium Stearate Powder

Calcium stearate is the calcium salt of stearic acid, used as a lubricant, stabilizer, and release agent in plastics, rubber, and pharmaceuticals. It falls under HTS 2915.70.0150 as an 'other' stearic acid salt.

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.

3823.11.00.00Lower: 23.8% vs 42.5%

If for stearic acid used in industrial fatty acid distilling

Stearic acid itself (not salts) for industrial processing falls under 3823.

2915.70.01Same rate: 42.5%

If pure stearic acid without salt formation

The base acid is classified separately from its salts under the same heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide assay certificates showing stearic acid derivation and calcium content

• Confirm particle size specs match declared powder form to avoid misclassification

• Include safety data sheets (SDS) for handling stearates as industrial chemicals