Stearic Acid 1801 Triple Pressed from China
Stearic acid 1801 refers to C18 content 40% (palmitic), 60% stearic after triple pressing, used in soap, cosmetics, rubber. HTS 2915.70.01 as defined saturated monocarboxylic acid mixture within heading scope. Iodine value <2.0 indicates saturation.
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
• Titer 54-57°C and C18/C16 ratio documentation mandatory
• Specify 'fully refined' vs 'commercial grade' affects acceptance
• NMT 1% moisture prevents hydrolysis claims