Tallow Glycerol Lyes from Animal Fat Splitting from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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