Industrial Choice White Grease Base from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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