Isopropyl Palmitate from China
Isopropyl palmitate is the ester of palmitic acid and isopropanol used as emollient in skin care products with dry, non-greasy feel. Classifies under HTS 2915.70.01 as palmitic acid ester per chapter ester classification rule. Low comedogenicity rating (0-2).
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
• Acid value <1.0 mg KOH/g confirms ester purity
• Refractive index 1.442-1.444 specification verification
• Viscosity documentation for liquid ester handling