What does HS-4 1520 cover?

HS-4 1520 covers crude glycerol, glycerol waters, and glycerol lyes, primarily used in various industries.

How do I determine if my glycerol is crude?

If your glycerol has not been refined or chemically altered, it likely qualifies as crude glycerol under HS-4 1520.

Are there any restrictions on importing glycerol?

Check with your local customs authority for specific regulations, as there may be restrictions based on the intended use of glycerol.

Can I use HS-4 1520 for refined glycerol?

No, HS-4 1520 is specifically for crude glycerol. Refined glycerol will require a different classification.

What are glycerol waters?

Glycerol waters are solutions containing glycerol, often used in food and cosmetic applications.

HS-4 · Heading

1520 — Glycerol, crude; glycerol waters and glycerol lyes

Chapter 15: Animal or vegetable fats and oils

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 1520 when importing crude glycerol, which is often a byproduct of biodiesel production. For example, if you're bringing in a shipment of crude glycerol for use in cosmetics or pharmaceuticals, this code applies.

The classification under HS-4 1520 primarily covers crude glycerol and its derivatives like glycerol waters and lyes. If your product is a refined glycerol or has undergone further processing, you may need to look at different codes.

When deciding between HS-6 152000, ensure that your product is indeed crude glycerol. If it contains additives or has been chemically altered, it may not qualify under this heading and could fall under a different tariff classification.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

HS-4 1520 · crude glycerol import · glycerol lyes · glycerol waters · biodiesel byproduct · glycerol classification · tariff code for glycerol · importing glycerol · glycerol uses · glycerol regulations

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Crude glycerol from biodiesel production
Glycerol waters used in food applications
Glycerol lyes for industrial cleaning
Glycerol for pharmaceutical formulations
Glycerol as a humectant in cosmetics

Common questions

How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.

What is HS-4 1520 used for?
How to classify crude glycerol?
What are glycerol waters?
Is crude glycerol taxable?
What products fall under HS-4 1520?
How to import glycerol lyes?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What does HS-4 1520 cover?: HS-4 1520 covers crude glycerol, glycerol waters, and glycerol lyes, primarily used in various industries.
How do I determine if my glycerol is crude?: If your glycerol has not been refined or chemically altered, it likely qualifies as crude glycerol under HS-4 1520.
Are there any restrictions on importing glycerol?: Check with your local customs authority for specific regulations, as there may be restrictions based on the intended use of glycerol.
Can I use HS-4 1520 for refined glycerol?: No, HS-4 1520 is specifically for crude glycerol. Refined glycerol will require a different classification.
What are glycerol waters?: Glycerol waters are solutions containing glycerol, often used in food and cosmetic applications.