Biodiesel Feedstock Crude Soy Oil from China
Crude soybean oil, degummed or not, used as feedstock for biodiesel production due to high free fatty acid content. HTS 1507.10.00.00 applies to this unrefined, unmodified oil.
Duty Rate — China → United States
36.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Specify 'for biodiesel use only' on commercial invoice to aid classification
• Comply with EPA renewable fuel standards documentation for end-use
• Monitor acid value (>5%) to distinguish from food-grade crude