Soybean-Based B100 Biodiesel from Germany
Pure biodiesel (B100) derived from soybean oil through transesterification, consisting of mono-alkyl esters of fatty acids with no petroleum content. Classified under HTS 3826.00.1000 as biodiesel not containing petroleum oils, meeting the chapter definition for fuel use from vegetable oils. Used primarily as a renewable diesel fuel alternative.
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
• Verify compliance with ASTM D6751 standards and provide certificate of analysis confirming B100 purity and no petroleum content
• Include feedstock origin documentation (e.g
• soybean oil) for RIN generation and biofuel incentive programs
• Avoid misclassification as mixtures by confirming <70% petroleum via lab testing; common pitfall is residual solvents