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Lithium Stearate

Lithium stearate is a lithium salt of stearic acid used as a high-temperature thickener in grease manufacturing. Falls under HTS 2915.70.0150 as an 'other' stearic acid salt.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+37.5%42.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2710.12Lower: 19.5% vs 42.5%

If in lithium complex grease formulations

Petroleum greases with lithium thickeners classified in Chapter 27.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Declare dropping point (>280°C) confirming high-temp grade

• Provide mechanical stability test results for grease applications

• Include EPA TSCA certification for new uses