Potassium Stearate

Potassium stearate is the potassium salt of stearic acid, used in liquid soaps, cosmetics, and as a corrosion inhibitor. It falls under HTS 2915.70.0150 as an 'other' stearic acid salt.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3402Lower: 13.7% vs 40%

If organic surface-active preparations

Liquid soap formulations containing potassium stearate classified in 3402.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test and declare pH range (9-11) for aqueous paste forms

Provide saponification value confirming stearic acid origin

Include kosher/halal certification for food-grade applications