3826.00.10.00 - Biodiesel not containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous materials (B100)

This HTS classification, 3826.00.10.00, specifically covers pure biodiesel, also known as B100. This means the product must consist entirely of fatty acid methyl esters (or similar esters derived from vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled greases) and must not contain any petroleum oils or oils derived from bituminous materials. Biodiesel under this heading is intended for use as a fuel, either directly or as a component in fuel blends. Its primary characteristic is its origin from renewable biological sources.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 3826.00.30.00 ("Other"), which encompasses biodiesel blends containing less than 70 percent by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous materials. Therefore, the key differentiator is the absence of petroleum-based oil content. If a product contains even a small percentage of petroleum oil, it would likely fall under the "Other" category, provided it meets the less than 70 percent petroleum oil threshold.

As 3826.00.10.00 is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level is determined by the product's composition and its percentage of petroleum-based oils. Strict adherence to the definition of B100 is crucial for accurate classification, ensuring that only products solely derived from biological sources and free of petroleum contamination are entered under this specific code.