Industrial Choice White Grease Base from Germany
Industrial choice white grease base is purified pig fat used as a raw material for metalworking fluids and cosmetics, falling under HTS 1501.20.00.40 for its high oleic acid content and stability. It is distinguished from darker grease grades by filtration.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include material safety data sheets (MSDS) specifying non-food use to streamline customs review
• Watch for misdeclaration as tallow, which may invoke different veterinary requirements
• Batch-test for moisture content, as excess could lead to reclassification as unrendered fat