Palm Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) Biodiesel
Biodiesel from palm stearin via methanol esterification, used as renewable fuel with less than 70% petroleum oils. HTS 3826.00.3000 applies to this mono-alkyl ester qualifying as biodiesel per chapter definition for fatty acid derivatives.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If palm biodiesel blended ≥70% with petroleum diesel
Mixture threshold based on oils from bituminous materials determines subheading within Chapter 38.
If imported as palm fatty acid distillate before full transesterification
Partially processed palm derivatives classified as vegetable oil residues under Chapter 15.
If for use as saturated acyclic chemical intermediate
Chemical rather than fuel application falls under organic saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids/esters.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain RSPO or ISCC sustainability certification to meet importer of record requirements for deforestation-free claims
• Test for iodine value and free fatty acids to comply with fuel specs; pitfall is high IV leading to engine deposits
• Declare exact petroleum blend percentage on entry docs to prevent audit reclassification to higher-duty mixtures
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