Tallow Fatty Acids (Beef Origin) from Germany
Mixture of C16-C18 saturated fatty acids from beef tallow hydrolysis. Classified HTS 2915.90.10 as animal-origin fatty acids fitting saturated acyclic monocarboxylic definition. Used in soap manufacturing and oleochemicals.
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
• BSE/TSE compliance certificates mandatory for animal-origin imports into USA
• Document hydrolysis process to distinguish from rendered tallow (1518 classification)
• Titration value documentation prevents downgrading to Chapter 15 animal fats