Tallow-Based Foundry Mold Release Agent from China
A mixture derived from animal tallow used as a release agent in foundry mold production to prevent sticking of sand molds to castings. It falls under HTS 3824.99.41 as a fatty substance of animal origin prepared for industrial use in metal casting processes. The product consists primarily of refined beef tallow blended with minor additives for stability.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.1%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify animal origin certification to avoid reclassification under vegetable fats; ensure SDS documentation complies with TSCA; test for purity to meet 3824.99.41 fatty substance criteria