Glycerol, crude; glycerol waters and glycerol lyes
1 declarable lines
Heading 1520 covers crude glycerol and the glycerol-bearing waters and lyes left from fat splitting, soap making, and similar processing. It has one declarable line, 1520.00.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free. Refined or pure glycerol is classified outside this heading.
Products in this heading
- Crude glycerol from biodiesel transesterification
- Glycerol waters from fat splitting
- Glycerol lyes from soap making
- Sweet water from fatty acid distillation
- Crude glycerin containing water and salts
- Spent lye containing glycerol from soap production
- Glycerol-bearing condensates from vegetable oil processing
How to choose the right subheading
- Check whether the glycerol is crude rather than refined or pure.
- Check the source process: fat splitting, soap making, biodiesel transesterification, or fatty acid distillation.
- Confirm the product is a glycerol water or glycerol lye, including dilute streams with water and salts.
- Confirm the product is not a formulated preparation such as soap or antifreeze.
- Because heading 1520 has one line, all included goods use 1520.00.00.00.
Often confused with
- Heading 2905Refined or pure glycerol, including USP grade glycerine
Refined glycerol is not crude and is classified as an acyclic alcohol.
- Heading 3401Glycerine soap bars
Soap is a preparation, not crude glycerol or glycerol lye.
- Heading 3820Formulated antifreeze containing glycerol
A prepared antifreeze mixture is not crude glycerol or a glycerol water or lye.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for crude glycerol?
Crude glycerol is classified under 1520.00.00.00, and the general (MFN) rate is Free.
What is the duty on glycerol waters and glycerol lyes?
Glycerol waters and glycerol lyes are classified under 1520.00.00.00, and the general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify glycerol from biodiesel production?
Crude glycerol from biodiesel production is classified under 1520.00.00.00, and the general (MFN) rate is Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.