HS Code 152000
Crude Glycerol and Glycerol Waters
HS code 152000 identifies crude glycerol, glycerol waters, and glycerol lyes, which are the raw byproducts of fat splitting or esterification processes.
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HS Code 152000 — Crude Glycerol and Glycerol Waters
This code is for crude glycerol, a byproduct of soap making or biodiesel production. It is a thick, sweet-tasting liquid that must be refined before use in cosmetics or food; here it is in its raw, impure state.
What's included
- Crude glycerin
- Glycerol lyes
- Sweet waters (glycerol water)
What's excluded
- Refined glycerol (95%+ purity) → use
290545(Refined or chemically pure glycerol is classified as a separate organic chemical.)
Common examples
- 80% crude glycerin from biodiesel
- Glycerol water from soap manufacture
- Untreated glycerol lye
- Industrial crude glycerol
Frequently asked questions
What is the purity limit for this code?
Generally, glycerol with a purity of less than 95% (calculated on the weight of the dry product) is classified here. Higher purity is Chapter 29.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 6%
- Documentation: Purity analysis certificate is required to distinguish from refined glycerol.
- Typical shipping mode: Tanker
- Top exporters: Brazil, Argentina, Indonesia, Thailand
- Top importers: China, European Union, United States
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Key takeaway
Reserved for raw, unrefined glycerol byproducts usually destined for industrial refining.
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