HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 3826.00 – Biodiesel and mixtures thereof; not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals

HS code 3826.00 is the 6-digit subheading for biodiesel and mixtures thereof, not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals. It is used for fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME), hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) biodiesel, B100 biodiesel, B20 biodiesel blend and waste cooking oil biodiesel.

What HS 3826.00 covers

This HS code covers biodiesel and its mixtures, specifically those containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals. It represents a significant segment of the renewable energy market, driven by global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and enhance energy security. Biodiesel is typically produced from vegetable oils (like soybean, rapeseed, palm) or animal fats through transesterification, resulting in fatty acid methyl esters (FAME). Importers and exporters include agricultural producers, fuel distributors, and energy companies. Key aspects of trade involve sustainability certifications, feedstock availability, and government incentives or mandates for renewable fuel use. Its use as a direct substitute or blend component in diesel engines makes it a crucial alternative fuel.

Covers
  • Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME)
  • Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) biodiesel
  • B100 biodiesel
  • B20 biodiesel blend
  • Waste cooking oil biodiesel
  • Algal biodiesel
  • Animal fat biodiesel.
Examples
  • Neste MY Renewable Diesel
  • Renewable Energy Group (REG) biodiesel
  • Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) biodiesel
  • Cargill biodiesel.

Codes often confused with 3826.00

Common mistake. Can be confused with petroleum diesel (2710) if the blend percentage is not carefully checked, or with other vegetable oils (Chapter 15) if not processed into fuel, leading to incorrect duties or regulatory compliance issues.

27.10Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude; preparations n.e.c, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals; these being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils

Top exporters and importers of HS code 382600, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 382600 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 26% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Netherlands $6.6B
  2. 2 Germany $3.9B
  3. 3 Belgium $2.2B

World total: $21.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Netherlands $5.3B
  2. 2 France $2.9B
  3. 3 Germany $2.6B

World total: $20.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM code for 3826.00

Brazil does not split HS 3826.00: its NCM code is 3826.00.00.

  1. 3826.00.00 Biodiesel and blends with under 70 % petroleumBiodiesel e suas misturas, que não contenham ou que contenham menos de 70 %, em peso, de óleos de petróleo ou de óleos minerais betuminosos.

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 38.26 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 3826.00

What is HS code 382600?

HS code 382600 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Biodiesel and mixtures thereof; not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals. This HS code covers biodiesel and its mixtures, specifically those containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals. It represents a significant segment of the renewable energy market, driven by global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and enhance energy security. Biodiesel is typically produced from vegetable oils (like soybean, rapeseed, palm) or animal fats through transesterification, resulting in fatty acid methyl esters (FAME). Importers and exporters include agricultural producers, fuel distributors, and energy companies. Key aspects of trade involve sustainability certifications, feedstock availability, and government incentives or mandates for renewable fuel use. Its use as a direct substitute or blend component in diesel engines makes it a crucial alternative fuel.

What products fall under HS code 382600?

Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME), Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) biodiesel, B100 biodiesel, B20 biodiesel blend, waste cooking oil biodiesel, algal biodiesel, animal fat biodiesel.

What are common misclassifications for HS code 382600?

Can be confused with petroleum diesel (2710) if the blend percentage is not carefully checked, or with other vegetable oils (Chapter 15) if not processed into fuel, leading to incorrect duties or regulatory compliance issues.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 382600?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 382600 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($6.6B, 30% of world exports), Germany ($3.9B) and Belgium ($2.2B). World exports came to about $21.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 382600?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 382600 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($5.3B, 26% of world imports), France ($2.9B) and Germany ($2.6B). World imports came to about $20.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

How is HS code 382600 structured?

HS code 382600 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (38) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (26) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 382600?

In Brazil, HS code 382600 is NCM 3826.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.