Degras; residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes.
Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this Chapter, other than edible fats or oils or their fractions of heading 15.16. > Other > Other: > Shortening > Degras; residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes.
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Products classified under Tariff item 1522.00.00.00
Acid Oil from Soybean Oil Neutralization
Acid oil is the soap-stock residue obtained from phosphoric acid neutralization during soybean oil refining. It consists primarily of free fatty acids, phospholipids, and other impurities removed from the crude oil. This product falls under tariff item 1522.00.00 as a residue resulting from the treatment of fatty substances, specifically vegetable oil refining.
1522.00.00Beeswax Press Residues
Beeswax press residues are the leftover material from hydraulic pressing of crude beeswax to extract purified wax. These residues contain impurities, wax fragments, and other non-wax components. They are classified under tariff item 1522.00.00 as residues resulting from the treatment of animal waxes, specifically beeswax processing.
1522.00.00Degras Wool Grease Residue
Degras is a residue obtained from the treatment of wool grease during the scouring process, containing fatty acids, unsaponifiable matter, and other impurities. It is a classic example of degras as defined in tariff item 1522.00.00. This product is used in leather treatment and industrial lubricants.
1522.00.00Dregs from Tallow Rendering
Dregs from tallow rendering are the watery, proteinaceous residues left after high-temperature rendering of beef fat. These residues contain water, proteins, and small amounts of fat. They are classified under tariff item 1522.00.00 as residues from the treatment of animal fatty substances, specifically tallow rendering.
1522.00.00Foots from Sunflower Oil Degumming
Foots from sunflower oil degumming are the residues obtained from water or acid degumming processes, containing gums, phospholipids, and residual oil. These foots are classified under tariff item 1522.00.00 as residues from the treatment of vegetable fatty substances. They are valuable for lecithin recovery and other industrial applications.
1522.00.00Glycerol Pitch from Biodiesel Production
Glycerol pitch is the crude residue from biodiesel transesterification, containing salts, fatty acids, and glycerin. According to Chapter Note 4, glycerol pitch falls in heading 15.22, which includes tariff item 1522.00.00. This product is used in industrial applications such as fuel additives and chemical feedstocks.
1522.00.00Lanolin Recovery Residues
Lanolin recovery residues are the by-products from centrifugal or solvent recovery of lanolin from wool grease emulsions. These residues contain sterols, fatty acids, and other unsaponifiable matter. They are classified under tariff item 1522.00.00 as residues from the treatment of animal waxes, specifically wool grease processing.
1522.00.00Oil Foots from Coconut Oil Bleaching
Oil foots from coconut oil bleaching are the residues resulting from adsorbing color impurities during refining with activated clay. These foots contain bleaching earth, residual oil, and adsorbed impurities. They are classified under tariff item 1522.00.00 as residues from the treatment of vegetable fatty substances, specifically coconut oil refining.
1522.00.00Palm Fatty Acid Distillate
Palm fatty acid distillate (PFAD) is the distillate residue from physical refining of palm oil, rich in free fatty acids, and is a major oleochemical feedstock. It is classified under tariff item 1522.00.00 as a residue from the treatment of vegetable fatty substances, specifically palm oil refining. PFAD is used in soap, animal feed, and biodiesel production.
1522.00.00Rice Bran Oil Foots
Rice bran oil foots are the residues from bleaching rice bran oil, containing color bodies absorbed on bleaching earth. These foots are classified under tariff item 1522.00.00 as residues from the treatment of vegetable fatty substances. They are a source of oryzanol extracts and other minor components.
1522.00.00Soap-Stock from Vegetable Oil Refining
Soap-stock from vegetable oil refining is the residue from alkali refining of oils like soybean or palm oil, containing soap formed from free fatty acids. According to Chapter Note 4, soap-stocks fall in heading 15.22, which includes tariff item 1522.00.00. This product is used in soap manufacturing and fatty acid production.
1522.00.00Stearin Pitch from Palm Oil Fractionation
Stearin pitch from palm oil fractionation is the solid residue from fractionation and cooling of palm oil stearin, consisting of high-melting glycerides. It is classified under tariff item 1522.00.00 as a residue from the treatment of vegetable fatty substances. This product is used in candles, soap, and industrial lubricants.
1522.00.00Stearin Pitch from Tallow Fractionation
Stearin pitch from tallow fractionation is the solid residue from winterizing beef tallow, separating high-melt stearin residue. It is classified under tariff item 1522.00.00 as a residue from the treatment of animal fatty substances. This product is used in soap, candles, and industrial applications.
1522.00.00Wool Grease Residues from Scouring
Wool grease residues from scouring are the residues from solvent extraction of wool grease during textile scouring, containing oxidized waxes and impurities. They are classified under tariff item 1522.00.00 as residues from the treatment of animal waxes. This product is used in cosmetics, lubricants, and leather treatment.