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B5 Biodiesel Blend Diesel Fuel

A No. 2 diesel fuel blended with 5% biodiesel (B5), with sulfur content ranging from 20 to 400 ppm and light fuel oil properties. This preparation contains over 70% petroleum oils with biodiesel as a constituent, placing it under tariff item 2710.20.90.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2710.19.10Same rate: Free

If the biodiesel content is below 0.5%

Diesel with trace biodiesel is classified under the general petroleum oils subheading.

3826.00.00Same rate: Free

If the biodiesel content exceeds 70%

High-biodiesel blends are classified as biodiesel under a separate heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document the exact biodiesel percentage (5%) and sulfur content on the commercial invoice

• Ensure the product meets Canadian fuel quality standards for on-road use

• Be prepared to provide distillation test results if requested by CBSA

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B20 Biodiesel Highway Diesel

B20 biodiesel highway diesel is a blend of 20% biodiesel and 80% petroleum diesel, used in on-road vehicles. It has an API gravity over 25 degrees, indicating a light distillate fuel. This product is classified under tariff item 2710.20.90 as a petroleum preparation containing biodiesel, other than waste oils or retail-packaged lubricants.

B20 Diesel Biodiesel Blend Low Sulfur

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Biodiesel-Blended No. 4 Fuel Oil

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Biodiesel-Blended ULSD #2 (15 ppm Sulfur)

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