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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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