Calcium Stearate Powder from Japan
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.
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
• 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