Tallow Methyl Ester Mixture

Mixture of fatty acid methyl esters derived from animal tallow fats, used in oleochemical manufacturing and biofuels. HTS 3824.99.4140 covers such animal/vegetable fatty substance mixtures prepared for chemical industry use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.6%+35.0%39.6%
🇲🇽Mexico4.6%+10.0%14.6%
🇨🇦Canada4.6%+10.0%14.6%
🇩🇪Germany4.6%+10.0%14.6%
🇯🇵Japan4.6%+10.0%14.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1518.00.40.00Lower: 25.5% vs 39.6%

If in the form of animal fat esters for food use

Edible animal/vegetable fat esters remain classified under Chapter 15 rather than chemical preparations.

3824.99.39Lower: 35% vs 39.6%

If containing synthetic fatty esters or impurities

Mixtures not purely from animal/vegetable origin shift to the general fatty substances suffix.

3403.11.50.00Lower: 36.4% vs 39.6%

If prepared as lubricating preparations >70% fatty esters

Lubricant formulations containing predominantly fatty esters classify under Chapter 34.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include veterinary certificates confirming tallow source compliance with USDA APHIS import requirements

Document transesterification process to differentiate from crude animal fats (Chapter 15) or soaps (Chapter 34)

Monitor for Category 3 BSE risk material restrictions when importing from certain countries