Tallow Methyl Ester Mixture from Japan
Mixture of fatty acid methyl esters derived from animal tallow fats, used in oleochemical manufacturing and biofuels. HTS 3824.99.4140 covers such animal/vegetable fatty substance mixtures prepared for chemical industry use.
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
• Include veterinary certificates confirming tallow source compliance with USDA APHIS import requirements
• Document transesterification process to differentiate from crude animal fats (Chapter 15) or soaps (Chapter 34)
• Monitor for Category 3 BSE risk material restrictions when importing from certain countries