Stearyl Methacrylate

Stearyl methacrylate (C18) provides hydrophobicity in wax-like polymers for personal care. HTS 2916.14.20 'other' per monocarboxylic ester priority. Solid at room temperature, melts ~25°C.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

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3823.70.20Lower: 22.6% vs 38.7%

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Ester function prevails over fatty alcohol origin.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Melting point (20-30°C) verification

Acid number (<0.5) purity test

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