Magnesium Stearate USP Grade
Magnesium stearate USP is a pharmaceutical-grade salt of stearic acid used as a lubricant in tablet manufacturing. Classified under HTS 2915.70.0150 as an 'other' stearic acid salt meeting chapter purity standards.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If when packaged as finished pharmaceutical product
Human blood or vaccine preparations with excipients fall under Chapter 30.
If in prepared pharmaceutical binder mixtures
Mixtures containing magnesium stearate as one component classified by principal function.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include USP certificate of analysis and DMF if for drug manufacturing
• Ensure compliance with FDA import alerts for pharmaceutical excipients
• Declare exact stearic acid chain length distribution per pharmacopeia specs
Related Products under HTS 2915.70.01.50
Sodium Stearate
Sodium stearate is the sodium salt of stearic acid, a saturated C18 monocarboxylic acid, classified under HTS 2915.70.0150 as 'other' salts and esters of stearic acid. It is commonly used as a stabilizer in cosmetics, soaps, and food products.
Calcium Stearate Powder
Calcium stearate is the calcium salt of stearic acid, used as a lubricant, stabilizer, and release agent in plastics, rubber, and pharmaceuticals. It falls under HTS 2915.70.0150 as an 'other' stearic acid salt.
Stearic Acid Methyl Ester
Stearic acid methyl ester (methyl stearate) is the methyl ester of stearic acid, used in biodiesel production, cosmetics, and as a chemical intermediate. It qualifies under HTS 2915.70.0150 as an 'other' ester of stearic acid.
Zinc Stearate Fine Powder
Zinc stearate is a zinc salt of stearic acid used as a heat stabilizer in PVC plastics and as a flatting agent in paints. Falls under HTS 2915.70.0150 as 'other' stearic acid salts.
Isopropyl Stearate
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.
Glyceryl Stearate SE
Glyceryl stearate SE (self-emulsifying) is a mono/di-glyceride ester of stearic acid used in creams and lotions. Falls under HTS 2915.70.0150 as an 'other' stearic acid ester per chapter ester classification rules.