Naphthenic Acid Methyl Ester Biodiesel Solvent

Methyl esters of naphthenic acids used as co-solvents in biodiesel production to improve cold flow properties. Classified as HTS 3824.99.7550 other naphthenic esters for fuel applications. Derived from tall oil naphthenates via transesterification.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

3826.00Lower: 16.5% vs 38.7%

If qualifying as biodiesel per definition

Mono-alkyl fatty esters used as fuel classify in 3826.

2915.60.10.00Higher: 40.5% vs 38.7%

If pure saturated ester without mixture

Pure organic esters shift to Chapter 29.

2710.19Lower: 17% vs 38.7%

If petroleum solvent blends

Mainly oil mixtures exclude per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

GC-MS confirms methyl naphthenate >80%; ASTM D6751 partial compliance

Not biodiesel itself (3826)—processing solvent classification

Biofuel credits need origin tracing; EU FAME compatibility

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