B20 Biodiesel Blend Fuel from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 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