Animal Tallow Biodiesel B100 from Japan
Biodiesel from beef tallow or pork lard via transesterification, a mono-alkyl ester used as fuel with less than 70% bituminous oils. HTS 3826.00.3000 covers animal-derived biodiesel meeting the chapter's fuel definition.
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
• File FDA Prior Notice for animal-derived products and ensure BSE-free certification from origin country
• Test cloud point and pour point for cold weather performance; pitfall is high saturates causing gelling
• Include rendering facility audits in documentation to prove compliance with biofuel feedstock regs