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Glycerol (Glycerin) USP Grade from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

15.5%

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 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 Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2905.49.50.01