Refined Glycerol USP Grade
Pharmaceutical-grade glycerol, purified to USP standards for use in drug formulations, cosmetics, and food products. It is a chemically defined polyhydric alcohol falling under heading 2905 as an acyclic alcohol. This classification applies to pure glycerol meeting chapter 29 requirements for separate organic compounds.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If crude glycerol from vegetable oil processing
Chapter 29 excludes crude glycerol of heading 1520; only refined, chemically defined glycerol stays in 2905.
If glycerol mixed with other substances for specific industrial use
Mixtures not qualifying as simple solutions or stabilized products under Chapter 29 notes (d)-(g) fall into mixtures of Chapter 38.
If glycerol containing significant hydrocarbon impurities
Products resembling petroleum derivatives or failing organic compound purity may classify under Chapter 27 hydrocarbons.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity certificates (e.g
• USP/EP) to confirm classification under 2905.45; impure glycerol may shift to Chapter 15 or 38
• Include chemical analysis reports in documentation to prove it's separate glycerol per Chapter 29 note (a)
• Avoid retail packaging over 300cm³ if labeled as fuel to prevent reclassification under 3606
Related Products under HTS 2905.45.00.00
Vegetable Glycerin 99.7% Pure
High-purity glycerol derived from vegetable oils, used in vaping liquids, food preservatives, and personal care. As a polyhydric acyclic alcohol, it precisely matches HTS 2905.45.00.00 for glycerol. Vegetable origin doesn't affect classification if chemically defined and refined.
Glycerol Pharmaceutical Grade PhEur
European Pharmacopoeia-compliant glycerol for medicinal applications like cough syrups and suppositories. This refined, chemically pure polyhydric alcohol is classified under 2905.45 as 'glycerol' per HTS hierarchy. Meets Chapter 29 criteria for separate organic compounds.
Industrial Glycerol 99.5% Technical Grade
Technical-grade glycerol for industrial uses like antifreeze and resins, meeting minimal purity standards. As a distinct acyclic polyhydric alcohol, it falls squarely under HTS 2905.45.00.00. Stabilizers, if present, must be solely for preservation per Chapter notes.
Kosher Vegetable Glycerol FG Grade
Food-grade (FG) kosher-certified glycerol from palm, used in confectionery and beverages. Pure glycerol qualifies under 2905.45.00.00 as a polyhydric alcohol; certifications don't alter chemical classification. Meets Chapter 29 purity standards.
Glycerol with 0.2% Stabilizer
Glycerol containing minimal anticaking stabilizer for safe transport in powder-prone conditions. Allowed under Chapter 29 note (f) as necessary preservative, retaining 2905.45.00.00 classification. Remains a separate chemically defined compound.
Bio-Based Glycerol 99.9% Pure
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.