1516.30.00.00/Bacterial Lipid Fraction for Biodiesel/Japan

Bacterial Lipid Fraction for Biodiesel from Japan

Lipids from engineered bacteria, inter-esterified for biofuel precursors. Classified 1516.30.00.00 as microbial oil fraction, not transesterified yet. Industrial energy application.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Declare biofuel intent for potential duty relief programs

• ASTM specs for fuel quality at entry

• Biotech risk assessment for customs