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U.S. imports of petroleum oils & preparations containing biodiesel (HS 271020) totaled $4K in April 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Petroleum Oils & Preparations Containing Biodiesel imports of $4K in April 2026 ran 27% below the year-to-date monthly average of $5K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBlended petroleum products that contain biodiesel occupy a dedicated heading separate from their non-biodiesel counterparts, reflecting the US schedule's policy of tracking renewable-content fuels distinctly for both tariff and statistical purposes. The four 10-digit lines cover heavy fuel oils below 25 degrees API (2710200550), kerosene-type jet and motor fuels with biodiesel content (2710201500), and kerosene blends (2710202500), in addition to a general catch-all line (2710200000). South Korea is the leading import source, with France and Denmark also among the top suppliers — a European presence that reflects the EU's established biodiesel production infrastructure. Importers should confirm the biodiesel percentage in the blend, as the threshold for classification here versus the non-biodiesel heading can be a point of customs scrutiny.
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Customs will expect a certificate of analysis or blending specification confirming that the product contains biodiesel (fatty acid methyl esters derived from vegetable or animal origin). A commercial invoice describing the blend ratio and a product data sheet identifying the biodiesel component are standard supporting documents. Without this evidence, CBP may reclassify the shipment under the non-biodiesel petroleum heading.
France and Denmark rank among the top suppliers partly because the EU has long-established biodiesel production capacity and blending mandates, making European refiners experienced exporters of standardized biodiesel blends. South Korea, the leading source, has invested heavily in refinery upgrading that includes biodiesel blending for export markets. Importers sourcing from these origins should verify that blend specifications meet US fuel standards, as European biodiesel norms (EN 14214) differ from ASTM standards used domestically.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PERU | -- | $82.5M | +$82.5M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | -- | $30.2M | +$30.2M |
| CUBA | -- | $280K | +$280K |
| PANAMA | -- | $194K | +$194K |
| CANADA | $4K | $68K | +$64K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2710200550 | FUEL OILS LT 25 DEG API CONTAINING BIODIESEL NESOI | $4K | -- |
| 2710201500 | KEROSENE-TYPE JET/MOTOR FUEL/STOCK BIODIESEL NESOI | $0 | -- |
FUEL OILS LT 25 DEG API CONTAINING BIODIESEL NESOI
KEROSENE-TYPE JET/MOTOR FUEL/STOCK BIODIESEL NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2710200000 | PET OILS/OILS FROM BITMNS MINRLS, CONT BIODIESEL | $113.7M |
PET OILS/OILS FROM BITMNS MINRLS, CONT BIODIESEL
1.2M bbl
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | -- | $77.4M | +$77.4M |
| BATON ROUGE, LA | -- | $35.6M | +$35.6M |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | -- | $288K | +$288K |