Epoxidized Soybean Oil from Japan
Epoxidized soybean oil is produced by chemically modifying soybean oil through epoxidation, converting double bonds into epoxide groups for enhanced stability. It falls under HTS 1518.00.40.00 as a chemically modified vegetable oil fraction used primarily as a plasticizer and stabilizer in PVC production, not for human consumption.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
18%
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
• Verify chemical modification process documentation to confirm exclusion from heading 1516 and eligibility under 1518
• Ensure Certificate of Analysis shows inedible grade to prevent reclassification as edible oil under Chapter 15 headings
• Label containers clearly as 'industrial use only' to avoid FDA food import scrutiny