Isopropyl Stearate

Isopropyl stearate is the isopropyl ester of stearic acid, used as an emollient in skincare formulations and cosmetics. Classified under HTS 2915.70.0150 as an 'other' stearic acid ester.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

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

3304.99.50.00Lower: 35% vs 40%

If when in finished cosmetic preparation

Beauty preparations containing the ester classified by end use in Chapter 33.

3402.90Lower: 13.7% vs 40%

If surface-active preparations containing the ester

Mixtures with surfactant function fall under Chapter 34.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide CIR safety assessment for cosmetic ingredient declaration

Ensure INCI naming compliance for cosmetic import documentation

Test for peroxides and declare oxidative stability data