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

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

Glycerol (Glycerin) USP Grade from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2905.49.50.01