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
10%
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
Import Tips
• Declare biofuel intent for potential duty relief programs
• ASTM specs for fuel quality at entry
• Biotech risk assessment for customs