Glycerol Triacetate (Triacetin) from Mexico
Glycerol triacetate, also known as triacetin, is the triester formed from glycerol (a polyhydric alcohol) and acetic acid. It falls under HTS 2915.39.47.00 as an acetate of a polyhydric alcohol, specifically a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid ester. Commonly used as a plasticizer in plastics, pharmaceuticals, and as a food additive.
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 certificate as triacetin must meet Chapter 29 standards for chemically defined organic compounds without impurities affecting classification
• Include safety data sheets (SDS) for transport; triacetin is flammable liquid requiring proper hazmat labeling
• Avoid misclassification as plasticizer mixtures; pure triacetin classified here, not under Chapter 38 if blended