Tallow Glycerol Lyes from Animal Fat Splitting from Japan
Glycerol lyes from beef tallow hydrolysis contain dissolved glycerol in alkaline spent liquor from fat splitting operations. Imported by renderers for recovery, classified under HTS 1520.00.00.00 as glycerol lyes.
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
• BSE/TSE-free certificates mandatory for animal-derived imports to US/EU
• Monitor salt content; excessive NaCl may lead to classification as brine waste
• Declare as non-edible to avoid food safety inspections