Oleochemical Yellow Grease

Yellow grease for fatty acid splitting in oleochemical plants, pig fat-based, under HTS 1501.20.00.60 as specified other pig fat. High unsaponifiables suit derivative production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3823.70.20Higher: 22.6% vs 17.5%

If fatty alcohols produced from hydrolysis

Industrial fatty alcohol distillates classify separately in 3823.

2915.70.01Higher: 40% vs 17.5%

If saturated acyclic alcohols derived

Further chemical processing moves to organic chemicals chapter.

1502Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If fats of bovine origin misdeclared

Bovine fats in 1502; origin testing critical.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Saponification value declaration; REACH compliance for EU transship

β€’ Avoid moisture ingress affecting yield

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