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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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