Glycerol (Glycerin USP Grade) from Mexico
Glycerol, also known as glycerin, is a triol (1,2,3-propanetriol) used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food as a humectant and sweetener. It falls under HTS 2905.49.10.00 as a separate chemically defined acyclic triol, distinct from crude glycerol excluded by chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify purity meets USP standards with Certificates of Analysis (CoA) to avoid reclassification as mixtures
• Ensure proper labeling as 'chemically defined' per Chapter 29 notes; impure products may shift to Chapter 38