Animal Tallow Biodiesel B100 from Mexico
Biodiesel from beef tallow or pork lard via transesterification, a mono-alkyl ester used as fuel with less than 70% bituminous oils. HTS 3826.00.3000 covers animal-derived biodiesel meeting the chapter's fuel definition.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• File FDA Prior Notice for animal-derived products and ensure BSE-free certification from origin country
• Test cloud point and pour point for cold weather performance; pitfall is high saturates causing gelling
• Include rendering facility audits in documentation to prove compliance with biofuel feedstock regs