Dehydrated Tallow Fatty Acids from Germany
Dehydrated tallow fatty acids result from water removal and distillation of animal tallow, used in soap noodles and rubber processing. Classified in HTS 1518.00.40.00 as chemically modified (dehydrated) animal fat fractions.
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
• Submit distillation/dehydration process sheets distinguishing from crude tallow splits
• Test for moisture <0.5% to validate dehydration claim
• Declare FFA content range for accurate statistical reporting