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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Declare animal origin per BSE regulations; provide acid number and titer certificates

• Use nitrogen blanketing during storage to prevent rancidity