Palm Kernel Stearic Acid from China
Palm kernel stearic acid is an industrial monocarboxylic fatty acid extracted from palm kernel oil refining, rich in C18 saturated chains. Classified under HTS 3823.19.20.00 due to its palm kernel oil derivation and use in rubber vulcanization and cosmetics. It meets the criteria for 'other' industrial fatty acids from specified tropical oils.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.3%
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
• Include processing statements proving derivation from palm kernel oil refining
• Test for iodine value to confirm it's fatty acids, not glycerides
• Label clearly as industrial grade to prevent confusion with food additives