Stearin Pitch from Tallow Fractionation from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• BSE country status certification mandatory
• Solidification temp docs confirm pitch status
• Rendering plant registration with USDA