Stearic Acid Methyl Ester from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide GC-MS analysis confirming C18 methyl ester composition
• Declare biodiesel feedstock status for potential duty exemptions
• Ensure proper UN packaging for flammable liquid transport