Lithium Stearate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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