Rubber Grade Stearic Acid SA-1805 from China
Technical grade stearic acid SA-1805 (50% palmitic) specifically formulated for rubber processing as activator and plasticizer in tire compounds. Falls under HTS 3823.11.0000 as industrial stearic acid used in manufacturing. Typically supplied in flake or powder form.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide end-use statement confirming rubber industry application; ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption during transit
• Comply with TSCA chemical inventory requirements for US entry