Spent Sweetwater from Oleochemical Production from Japan
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 — 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
• 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