Zinc Stearate Powder from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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