Industrial Stearic Acid Powder 1838 from Japan
Micronized stearic acid powder grade 1838 (38% palmitic) for pharmaceutical tablet lubricants and powder metallurgy. Classified HTS 3823.11.0000 as powdered industrial stearic acid. Average particle size 10-50 microns.
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
• Include particle size distribution analysis; comply with USP/NF monograph if pharmaceutical grade
• Use anti-static packaging to prevent clumping