Algal B100 Biodiesel from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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