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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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