Zinc Stearate Powder

Zinc stearate is a fine white powder used as a lubricant and release agent in plastics and rubber manufacturing. It qualifies under HTS 3815.90.3000 as a catalytic preparation consisting wholly of inorganic substances, specifically zinc compounds that facilitate polymerization reactions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3815.90.50.00Higher: 40% vs 35%

If contains organic activators

Products with organic substances exceed the 'wholly inorganic' requirement of 3815.90.3000

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 35%

If sold as general chemical preparation without catalytic claim

Lacks specific reaction initiation properties required for heading 3815

2833.29.40.00Higher: 38.7% vs 35%

If imported as pure zinc salt without formulation

Basic inorganic salts fall under Chapter 28, not formulated preparations of 3815

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify purity certificate to confirm 100% inorganic composition; organic blends shift to 3815.90.5000

Include technical data sheets proving catalytic function to avoid reclassification as simple chemicals

Check REACH/EPA restrictions on zinc compounds; obtain TSCA certification for U.S. entry