Coconut Oil Methyl Ester Lubricant Base from Japan
Fatty acid methyl ester mixture from coconut oil serving as a biodegradable lubricant base stock. Falls under HTS 3824.99.4140 as vegetable fatty acid ester mixtures for chemical/industrial applications, distinct from finished lubricants.
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%
Import Tips
• Clearly label as 'chemical intermediate - not finished lubricant' to prevent erroneous Chapter 27/34 classification
• Provide kinematic viscosity and pour point test data supporting chemical preparation status
• Use ISO tanks with heating coils for winter imports to prevent solidification of high-lauric esters