Crude Glycerol from Soybean Oil Transesterification from China
Byproduct crude glycerol from soybean oil biodiesel production, containing catalyst and methanol impurities at 82% glycerol content. Falls squarely under HTS 1520.00.00.00 for crude industrial glycerol.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Methanol content declaration essential; >6% may require hazmat shipping
• GMO-free certs for soy origin if targeting organic markets
• Avoid blending with refined grades to maintain crude status