Soybean-Based B100 Biodiesel from Japan
Pure biodiesel (B100) derived from soybean oil through transesterification, consisting of mono-alkyl esters of fatty acids with no petroleum content. Classified under HTS 3826.00.1000 as biodiesel not containing petroleum oils, meeting the chapter definition for fuel use from vegetable oils. Used primarily as a renewable diesel fuel alternative.
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
• Verify compliance with ASTM D6751 standards and provide certificate of analysis confirming B100 purity and no petroleum content
• Include feedstock origin documentation (e.g
• soybean oil) for RIN generation and biofuel incentive programs
• Avoid misclassification as mixtures by confirming <70% petroleum via lab testing; common pitfall is residual solvents