Stearic Acid 1801 Triple Pressed from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• Titer 54-57°C and C18/C16 ratio documentation mandatory
• Specify 'fully refined' vs 'commercial grade' affects acceptance
• NMT 1% moisture prevents hydrolysis claims