Algal B100 Biodiesel from Germany
Pure B100 biodiesel produced from microalgae lipid extraction and transesterification. Meets HTS 3826.00.1000 as vegetable/microbial-derived mono-alkyl esters with no petroleum content per chapter note. Emerging high-yield renewable fuel source.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide algal strain and growth media documentation for novel feedstock validation
• High omega content requires specialized oxidation stability testing
• Distinguish from GMO concerns; specify production method to avoid biotech classification