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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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