Bulk Castor Oil for Biodiesel from Japan
Unrefined castor oil shipped in bulk for potential transesterification into biodiesel feedstock. HTS 1515.30.00.00 applies to unmodified castor oil, regardless of intended biofuel use. High oil content suits renewable fuel production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare as vegetable oil, not fuel, to stay in 1515; EPA biofuel regs if processed here
• Bulk tankers need proper manifests