Soybean Methyl Ester Biodiesel
Pure biodiesel produced from soybean oil via transesterification, consisting of fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) with less than 70% petroleum content. Classified under HTS 3826.00.3000 as biodiesel not mixed with significant petroleum oils, suitable for blending into diesel fuel.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing 70% or more petroleum oils by weight
Mixtures with high petroleum content shift to biodiesel mixtures subheading based on weight percentage threshold.
If primarily petroleum diesel with minor biodiesel additives
Petroleum oil-dominant fuels classified under Chapter 27 as motor fuel, not biodiesel heading.
If sold as unfinished vegetable oil esters without fuel specification
Incomplete processing or non-fuel use may classify as chemical derivatives of vegetable fats under Chapter 15.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify ASTM D6751 compliance and obtain Certificate of Analysis (COA) for fatty acid profile and energy content
• Ensure supplier provides proof of <70% petroleum content via lab testing to meet subheading criteria
• Register with EPA for renewable fuel credits if claiming RINs; common pitfall is incomplete sustainability documentation
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