Bio-Based Glycerol 99.9% Pure from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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