Ethylhexyl Stearate from China

Ethylhexyl stearate (octyl stearate) is a branched chain ester of stearic acid used in sunscreens and moisturizers. Classified under HTS 2915.70.0150 as 'other' stearic acid esters.

Duty Rate — China → United States

42.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

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Import Tips

• Specify branched vs linear alcohol chain for ester identification

• Provide SPF boost data if marketed for sunscreen applications

• Ensure oxidative stability testing results