B20 Biodiesel Blend Fuel from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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