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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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