Neutralized Soybean Oil for Biodiesel from Japan
Neutralized soybean oil prepared as feedstock for biodiesel production, refined to remove impurities but not chemically modified. Classified in HTS 1507.90.40 as other soybean oil.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
19.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Provide affidavits confirming use in biodiesel to qualify for potential duty advantages
• Acid value testing (<0.5 mg KOH/g) required for quality assurance