Methyl Soyate Biodiesel Blend from Japan
A mixture of fatty acid methyl esters derived from soybean oil, used as a renewable diesel fuel additive. This product falls under HTS 3824.99.4140 as a mixture of fatty acid esters of vegetable origin, specifically prepared for energy applications in the chemical industry.
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
• Verify fatty acid composition via lab analysis to confirm classification under mixtures of fatty acid esters, avoiding reclassification as pure biodiesel under 3826
• Include certificates of origin for vegetable sources to qualify for preferential duty rates under trade agreements like USMCA
• Ensure proper documentation of flash point and cetane number for fuel safety compliance with DOT and EPA import regulations