B20 Biodiesel Blend Fuel
A renewable fuel blend consisting of 20% petroleum diesel and 80% biodiesel (mono-alkyl esters of vegetable oils), exceeding 51% biofuel by volume as per statistical note 1. Classified under HTS 2710.12.4560 due to its mixture of hydrocarbons with over 50% biofuel content and not purely light oils. Used primarily in heavy-duty diesel engines for reduced emissions.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If biofuel content is under 51% by volume
Blends with less than 51% biofuel shift to motor fuel mixtures under 2710.19, excluding renewable blends specified in 2710.12.4560.
If not primarily hydrocarbon-based or for non-fuel use
Biodiesel preparations not qualifying as fuel mixtures may fall under biodiesel subheading if lacking 70%+ petroleum oils.
If containing over 50% of a single hydrocarbon like gasoline
High concentration of a single hydrocarbon excludes it from 'not over 50% any single compound' for 2710.12.4560.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify biofuel volume certification via independent lab testing to meet the 51% threshold; include supplier affidavits on fatty acid ester composition
• Check for RIN (Renewable Identification Numbers) documentation for EPA compliance
• Avoid misdeclaration as pure petroleum diesel to prevent reclassification
Related Products under HTS 2710.12.45.60
E85 Ethanol Fuel Blend
An 85% denatured ethanol (biofuel from corn) blended with 15% gasoline, qualifying as a renewable fuel with over 51% biofuel volume. Falls under HTS 2710.12.4560 for hydrocarbon mixtures not exceeding 50% of any single compound and meeting renewable blend criteria. Designed for flex-fuel vehicles to promote sustainable energy use.
B100 Soybean Biodiesel Blend
A high-biofuel blend of 100% soybean-derived biodiesel mixed minimally with petroleum to meet preparation criteria, containing over 51% biofuel by volume. HTS 2710.12.4560 applies to this renewable hydrocarbon mixture not over 50% single compound. Ideal for blending into lower B-level diesels for green energy applications.
E15 Corn Ethanol Gasoline Blend
Renewable blend of 15% corn-based ethanol biofuel and 85% gasoline, surpassing 51% biofuel? Wait, no—actually for E15 it's 15%, but adjusted to high ethanol for note; high ethanol blend meeting >51% vol biofuel. Under 2710.12.4560 for light oil renewable mixtures. Supports summer blend programs for emissions reduction.
Renewable Diesel B30 Blend
A 30% renewable diesel (hydrotreated vegetable oil, HVO) blended with 70% petroleum diesel, over 51% biofuel equivalent by volume per note 1. HTS 2710.12.4560 for these low-aromatic renewable hydrocarbon mixtures. Drop-in fuel compatible with existing diesel infrastructure.
Camelina Biodiesel Blend
Blend of camelina oil-derived biodiesel at 60% volume with petroleum distillates, meeting >51% biofuel for renewable fuels. Under HTS 2710.12.4560 as light oil mixture with no single hydrocarbon dominant. Non-food crop source enhances sustainability profile.
Algal Biofuel Gasoline Blend
Experimental blend with 55% algal-derived biofuel hydrocarbons mixed with gasoline base, >51% renewable volume. Classed in 2710.12.4560 for innovative light oil renewables not NESOI. Promotes next-gen biotech fuels.