Metal Soap Grade Stearic Acid

Precipitation grade stearic acid for manufacturing stearates used in PVC stabilizers and lubricants. HTS 3823.11.0000 covers stearic acid used in metal salt production. Consistent reactivity ensures high yield.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.8%+17.5%21.3%
🇲🇽Mexico3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇨🇦Canada3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇩🇪Germany3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇯🇵Japan3.8%+10.0%13.8%

Alternative Classifications

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

2915.90.18Higher: 29.2% vs 21.3%

If metal stearate salts rather than free acid

Saturated acyclic carboxylic acid salts classified under Chapter 29

3823.19Lower: 13.2% vs 21.3%

If tall oil fatty acid mixture for metal soaps

Industrial fatty acids from wood pulp processing classified separately

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide reaction yield data with common metal salts; ensure water content <0.2%

Comply with TSCA PMN if new stabilizer application

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