Biodiesel Glycerin Distillation Unit from Japan
Continuous distillation system recovering high-purity glycerin byproduct from biodiesel transesterification process. Falls under HTS 8419.40.0080 as industrial distilling plant for biofuel production. Multi-stage vacuum operation minimizes thermal degradation.
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
• EPA biofuel production documentation may be required for duty exemptions
• ASME pressure vessel certification mandatory for vacuum distillation systems