Titer 54 Stearic Acid Double Press from Japan
Double-pressed stearic acid with 54°C titer point from beef tallow, used in grease thickening and PVC lubricants. Classified under HTS 3823.11.0000 as commercial stearic acid. Standard grade for industrial lubrication applications.
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
• Declare animal origin per BSE regulations; provide acid number and titer certificates
• Use nitrogen blanketing during storage to prevent rancidity