Glycerol Waters from Fatty Acid Distillation from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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