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
39.1%
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
• 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