Tallow Methyl Ester Mixture from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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