Methyl Soyate Biodiesel Blend
A mixture of fatty acid methyl esters derived from soybean oil, used as a renewable diesel fuel additive. This product falls under HTS 3824.99.4140 as a mixture of fatty acid esters of vegetable origin, specifically prepared for energy applications in the chemical industry.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If marketed specifically as biodiesel fuel
Biodiesel defined as mono-alkyl esters of fatty acids used as fuel falls under heading 3826, regardless of animal/vegetable origin.
If containing >96% triglycerides from vegetable oils
High-triglyceride content classifies as chemically modified vegetable fats under Chapter 15 rather than fatty acid ester mixtures.
If synthetic esters or mixed with mineral oils
Non-animal/vegetable fatty substances or chemical mixtures n.e.s. fall outside the specific fatty substances subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fatty acid composition via lab analysis to confirm classification under mixtures of fatty acid esters, avoiding reclassification as pure biodiesel under 3826
• Include certificates of origin for vegetable sources to qualify for preferential duty rates under trade agreements like USMCA
• Ensure proper documentation of flash point and cetane number for fuel safety compliance with DOT and EPA import regulations
Related Products under HTS 3824.99.41.40
Rapeseed Methyl Ester Solvent
Mixture of fatty acid methyl esters from rapeseed oil used as an industrial degreaser and paint stripper. Classified under HTS 3824.99.4140 due to its composition as vegetable-derived fatty acid ester mixtures for chemical industry applications.
Palm Kernel Fatty Acid Methyl Esters
Industrial mixture of methyl esters produced from palm kernel oil, used in lubricant base stocks and biodiesel feedstocks. This falls under HTS 3824.99.4140 as mixtures of vegetable-origin fatty acid esters n.e.s. in chemical preparations.
Tallow Methyl Ester Mixture
Mixture of fatty acid methyl esters derived from animal tallow fats, used in oleochemical manufacturing and biofuels. HTS 3824.99.4140 covers such animal/vegetable fatty substance mixtures prepared for chemical industry use.
Coconut Oil Methyl Ester Lubricant Base
Fatty acid methyl ester mixture from coconut oil serving as a biodegradable lubricant base stock. Falls under HTS 3824.99.4140 as vegetable fatty acid ester mixtures for chemical/industrial applications, distinct from finished lubricants.
Soybean Ethyl Ester Industrial Solvent
Ethyl esters of fatty acids from soybean oil formulated as bio-based industrial solvents. This product is specifically classified under HTS 3824.99.4140 for mixtures of fatty acid esters of vegetable origin used in chemical processes.