Spent Sweetwater from Oleochemical Production from Canada
Spent sweetwater, also known as glycerol waters, arises from glycerine production via fat splitting, holding 8-12% glycerol in dilute form. HTS 1520.00.00.00 covers this crude stream before evaporation.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Evaporation history critical; pre-evaporated sweetwater stays crude
• Heavy metal testing required for oleochemical waters
• Bulk import via ISO tanks; declare density for accurate duty assessment