Palm Oil B100 Biodiesel from Japan
Pure B100 biodiesel from palm stearin or palm oil via methanolysis, mono-alkyl esters for diesel engine use. HTS 3826.00.1000 applies as it contains no petroleum oils, strictly vegetable-derived per legal definition. Popular in tropical production regions for export.
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
• Obtain RSPO or ISCC sustainability certification to meet import deforestation regulations
• Submit flash point and cold flow test data to verify fuel grade biodiesel specifications