Algal B100 Biodiesel from Japan
Pure B100 biodiesel produced from microalgae lipid extraction and transesterification. Meets HTS 3826.00.1000 as vegetable/microbial-derived mono-alkyl esters with no petroleum content per chapter note. Emerging high-yield renewable fuel source.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide algal strain and growth media documentation for novel feedstock validation
• High omega content requires specialized oxidation stability testing
• Distinguish from GMO concerns; specify production method to avoid biotech classification