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Magnesium Stearate USP from Germany

Magnesium stearate USP grade is the magnesium salt of stearic acid used as lubricant in tablet compression for pharmaceuticals. HTS 2915.70.01 classification follows chapter note for organic acid metal salts. Meets USP <88> heavy metals and microbial limits.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Full USP/EP certificate of analysis with Lot # required

• Prior Notice filing mandatory via FDA/PFSIS system

• Particle size D50 <10μ essential for pharma grade verification