Stearoyl Chloride from China
Stearoyl chloride serves in producing stearates for lubricants and cosmetics. Under HTS 2915.90.50.10 as acid chloride of stearic acid (C18 saturated acyclic monocarboxylic). Long-chain structure fits chapter scope for pure compounds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.3%
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
• Document fatty acid chain length distribution to confirm saturated acyclic nature
• Comply with FDA indirect food additive regs if destined for food contact
• Use nitrogen-blanketed containers to prevent hydrolysis during shipping