Stearic Acid Industrial Grade from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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