Tallow Methyl Ester Mixture from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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