Isopropyl Stearate from China

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.

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

• Provide CIR safety assessment for cosmetic ingredient declaration

• Ensure INCI naming compliance for cosmetic import documentation

• Test for peroxides and declare oxidative stability data