Glycerol (Glycerin) USP Grade from Germany
Pure glycerol, a trihydric acyclic alcohol (1,2,3-propanetriol), used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food as a humectant and sweetener. Classified under HTS 2905.49.50.01 as an other polyhydric acyclic alcohol, meeting chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
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
• Verify purity meets USP standards with Certificate of Analysis to avoid reclassification as mixtures
• Ensure proper documentation for food/pharma grade to comply with FDA import requirements