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