Crude Glycerin Byproduct from Palm Oil Refining from Germany
Crude glycerin generated during palm kernel oil splitting contains around 85% glycerol with impurities like mono/di-glycerides and water. It fits HTS 1520.00.00.00 for crude glycerol from tropical oil processing.
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
• RSPO certification for sustainable palm helps with EU import preferences and avoids anti-dumping scrutiny
• Sample for FFA and diglyceride levels; high levels may classify as fatty acid distillates
• Use ISO tanks for bulk liquid import to minimize contamination claims