Triple-Pressed Stearic Acid 1801 from China
Triple-pressed stearic acid with 40% palmitic acid content (grade 1801), derived from palm kernel oil, used in rubber vulcanization and tire manufacturing. Classified under HTS 3823.11.0000 as it is specifically stearic acid, an industrial monocarboxylic fatty acid. Purity typically exceeds 98% C18 content.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Obtain certificate of analysis confirming stearic acid composition and acid value; ensure proper hazardous material declaration if shipped in bulk
• Verify saponification value compliance with US standards to avoid reclassification