Product classification
HS code for Biodiesel: 3826.00
Biodiesel and mixtures thereof, not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Classification of biodiesel under HS 3826.00
Heading 382600 specifically encompasses biodiesel and its various mixtures, provided they do not contain, or contain less than, 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals. Biodiesel, chemically defined as fatty acid methyl esters (FAME), is a renewable fuel derived from sources such as vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled cooking oil. Its classification under Chapter 38, "Miscellaneous chemical products," reflects its nature as a processed chemical product rather than a raw agricultural commodity or a petroleum product. The critical criterion for inclusion in this heading is the proportion of petroleum-derived components. If the petroleum content is below the 70% threshold, the product's primary characteristic is considered to be biodiesel, aligning it with this specific HS code. This distinction is vital for international trade and regulatory purposes, differentiating pure biodiesel and biodiesel-dominant blends from conventional fossil fuels or blends where petroleum is the predominant component.
- Covers
- Pure fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) intended for fuel use
- Biodiesel fuel meeting ASTM D6751 or EN 14214 standards
- Blends of biodiesel with other non-petroleum components (e.g., additives, other biofuels) where petroleum content is less than 70% by weight
- Biodiesel derived from various feedstocks such as soybean oil, rapeseed oil, palm oil, or used cooking oil
- Also under 3826.00
- Neste MY Renewable Diesel
- Renewable Energy Group (REG) biodiesel
- Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) biodiesel
- Cargill biodiesel.
Codes often confused with 3826.00
Common mistake. 271020: This heading covers petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, containing biodiesel, but where the petroleum content constitutes 70% or more by weight. Biodiesel blends with a high proportion of conventional diesel fuel (e.g., B7, B20, B50 if the petroleum content exceeds 70%) would be classified here, not under 382600. The determining factor is the percentage by weight of petroleum oils. 151800: This code pertains to chemically modified animal or vegetable fats and oils, or inedible mixtures thereof, but does not specifically cover fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) used as fuel. While biodiesel originates from these raw materials, the chemical transformation into FAME for fuel purposes places it in Chapter 38 as a distinct chemical product.
Top exporters and importers of HS 382600 (the code used for biodiesel), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 382600 (the code used for biodiesel) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 382600, not only biodiesel.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $6.6B 30% of world exports
- 2 Germany $3.9B 18% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $2.2B 10% of world exports
World total: $21.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $5.3B 26% of world imports
- 2 France $2.9B 14% of world imports
- 3 Germany $2.6B 13% of world imports
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 biodiesel
Brazil classifies biodiesel under NCM 3826.00.00: HS 3826.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about biodiesel
What is the HS code for Biodiesel?
The HS code for Biodiesel is 382600 (Biodiesel and mixtures thereof; not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals). The HS code for pure biodiesel and biodiesel blends containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals is 382600.
How do I classify Biodiesel for customs?
Biodiesel is classified under HS code 382600 — Biodiesel and mixtures thereof; not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is the 70% petroleum threshold applied for biodiesel classification?
The 70% threshold refers to the weight percentage of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals in the mixture. If the product contains less than 70% of these petroleum-derived components, it is classified as biodiesel under 382600. If it contains 70% or more, it is classified under Chapter 27, typically 271020, as a petroleum product containing biodiesel.
Which countries are the top exporters of biodiesel (HS 382600)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 382600 (the code used for biodiesel) 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 biodiesel (HS 382600)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 382600 (the code used for biodiesel) 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.
Is the HS code for Biodiesel the same in all countries?
The base HS code 382600 for Biodiesel is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for biodiesel in Brazil?
In Brazil, biodiesel (HS 382600) is classified under NCM 3826.00.00.