Bio-Based Glycerol 99.9% Pure from China
Ultra-pure glycerol from biodiesel byproduct, refined for biotech applications. Chemically identical to synthetic glycerol, classified under 2905.45.00.00 as acyclic polyhydric alcohol. Bio-origin irrelevant if meeting Chapter 29 purity.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include refining process documentation to distinguish from crude biodiesel glycerol (1520)
• Sustainability certifications helpful but chemical specs determine HTS classification
• For biotech use, align with USMCA rules of origin if from qualifying countries