Used Cooking Oil B100 Biodiesel from Japan
B100 biodiesel recycled from waste vegetable oils (UCO), processed into mono-alkyl esters suitable as fuel. Classifies in HTS 3826.00.1000 as biodiesel from vegetable sources with zero petroleum, aligning with circular economy fuel production. High demand for low-carbon fuel credits.
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
• Maintain chain-of-custody records proving UCO origin to prevent fraud in renewable volume obligations
• Test for impurities like free fatty acids exceeding ASTM limits to avoid rejection at customs