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Pentaerythritol Tetrastearate from China

Pentaerythritol (tetrahydroxy polyhydric alcohol) fully esterified with stearic acid from palm/veg sources. Used as lubricant and stabilizer in plastics/PVC. Non-ionic surfactant properties qualify under HTS 3402.42.20.20.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

• Include REACH registration number if manufactured in EU for transshipment validation

• Certify stearic acid C18 content >95% for accurate fatty substance origin

• Ship in heated containers if winter temperatures risk solidification