Biodiesel Feedstock Yellow Grease from China
Yellow grease specifically graded for biodiesel production, consisting of pig fat blended with used vegetable oils, classified in HTS 1501.20.00.60 for its pig fat base. Its high FFA content makes it ideal for transesterification processes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide lab analysis showing minimum 10% pig fat solids; secure EPA approvals for biofuel imports
• Watch for seasonal FFA fluctuations affecting quality declarations