Algal Biodiesel from Microalgae from Japan
Advanced biodiesel produced from microalgae lipids via extraction and transesterification, a microbial fat-derived fuel with <70% petroleum oils. HTS 3826.00.3000 includes such innovative biodiesel per chapter note on microbial sources.
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 strain-specific fatty acid profiles and growth media details for biotech import reviews
• Demonstrate carbon intensity scores <50 gCO2e/MJ for LCFS credits; pitfall is unproven scalability claims
• Ensure no genetically modified organism (GMO) declarations if applicable under USDA biotech rules