Magnesium Stearate USP Grade from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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