Glycerol Waters from Fatty Acid Distillation from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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