Algal Biodiesel from Microalgae from Germany
Advanced biodiesel produced from microalgae lipids via extraction and transesterification, a microbial fat-derived fuel with <70% petroleum oils. HTS 3826.00.3000 includes such innovative biodiesel per chapter note on microbial sources.
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 strain-specific fatty acid profiles and growth media details for biotech import reviews
• Demonstrate carbon intensity scores <50 gCO2e/MJ for LCFS credits; pitfall is unproven scalability claims
• Ensure no genetically modified organism (GMO) declarations if applicable under USDA biotech rules