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Vegetable Glycerin 99.7% Pure from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Provide GC/MS test results showing ≥99% glycerol content to avoid mixture classification in 3824

Label as 'vegetable glycerin' but include chemical composition to confirm it's not crude (excluded per Chapter 29)

For food/cosmetic use, ensure FDA prior notice and GRAS documentation alongside CBP entry