Isopropyl Palmitate from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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