Industrial Yellow Grease Drums from Japan
Yellow grease in 55-gallon drums, sourced from pig fat and restaurant fryer oil, falls under HTS 1501.20.00.60 as other pig fat due to its unrefined nature and pig origin. Used mainly in soap manufacturing and as a feed additive after processing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label containers with FFA percentage and origin declaration; comply with FDA feed safety rules if destined for animal nutrition
• Test for contaminants like heavy metals common in recycled grease