Palm Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) Biodiesel from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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