Stearin Pitch from Tallow Fractionation from China
Stearin pitch from winterizing beef tallow, separating high-melt stearin residue. Under HTS 1522.00.00.00 as animal fat treatment residue. Used in soap and candles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• BSE country status certification mandatory
• Solidification temp docs confirm pitch status
• Rendering plant registration with USDA