Stearic Acid Industrial Grade from Germany
Stearic acid (C18H36O2) is a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic fatty acid derived from animal or vegetable fats, used in rubber vulcanization, candle making, and metalworking lubricants. Classified under HTS 2915.70.01 as a pure saturated monocarboxylic acid meeting Chapter 29 note (a) for chemically defined organic compounds. Typically supplied as white flakes or powder with 95%+ purity.
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
• Provide acid value and iodine value test reports to prove C18 chain length and saturation distinguishing from oleic acid (2916.15)
• Declare country of origin accurately as tallow-derived vs palm-based affects documentation but not tariff