Calcium Stearate Powder from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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