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

16.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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