Glycerol Waters from Fatty Acid Distillation from Germany
Glycerol waters are dilute aqueous streams from the hydrolysis and distillation of animal or vegetable fats, carrying 5-15% dissolved glycerol and salts. They are imported for glycerol recovery and classified as glycerol waters under HTS 1520.00.00.00.
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
• Declare exact glycerol solids content using 'kg cmsc' if applicable, though typically reported by volume for waters
• Avoid drying or concentrating prior to export, as that elevates purity to 'crude glycerol' or refined categories
• Include hydrolysis process certificates to differentiate from general industrial wastewater