Lithium Stearate from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare dropping point (>280°C) confirming high-temp grade
• Provide mechanical stability test results for grease applications
• Include EPA TSCA certification for new uses