Palm Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) Biodiesel from Germany
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.
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
• 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