HS Code for B7 Diesel / EN 590 (HS 2710.20)
EU road diesel is blended with up to 7% FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) biodiesel - EN 590 with B7 suffix. HS 2710.20 covers oils containing biodiesel; pure diesel is 2710.19. Under RED III EU aims for higher renewable blending (B10 tests underway). Sustainability certification is critical.
Sample 6-digit codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 2710.19 | Petroleum oils, other than crude, no biodiesel |
| 2710.20 | Petroleum oils containing biodiesel >= 0.5% |
Typical import duty by market
| Market | Duty |
|---|---|
| European Union | 3.5% Plus excise duty EUR 320-800/1,000L varies MS. |
| India (BCD) | 2.5% |
| United States | 5.25 c/bbl |
Numerical Example: 35,000 MT B7 diesel, FOB Rotterdam USD 92/bbl (7.45 bbl/MT), CIF Casablanca
35,000 MT B7 diesel, FOB Rotterdam USD 92/bbl (7.45 bbl/MT), CIF Casablanca. Run your own numbers in the Import Duty & Tax calculator.
- · EN 590 automotive diesel spec (10 ppm sulphur, cetane >= 51).
- · EU RED III - renewable transport targets 29% by 2030 (or 14.5% GHG intensity reduction).
- · MOPS gasoil / ULSD Platts benchmarks.
- · ISCC / RSB / RSPO certification for FAME feedstock traceability.
- · Netherlands (blending hub)
- · Belgium
- · United States
- · India (Reliance)
- · Saudi Arabia (Rabigh)
Frequently asked questions
In the EU, excise duty applies uniformly to the blended product (per litre). Some MS give partial excise rebate on the FAME portion under CO2 policies. For customs purposes B7 falls under HS 2710.20; some countries have differential duty rates between pure and blended diesel.
Import duty and tax by destination market
Typical MFN duty, consumption tax and the tax base applied to energy (HS 2710.20) in each market we cover. Rates are indicative at the 6-digit line | confirm the national 8/10-digit code with your broker.
| Market | Duty | Consumption tax | Tax base | Tax as % of CIF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 5% | IGST 18% | Assessable value + duty | 24.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | 0% | VAT 5% | CIF + duty | 5.0% |
| Saudi Arabia | 0% | VAT 15% | CIF + duty | 15.0% |
| Singapore | 0% | GST 9% | CIF + duty | 9.0% |
| China | 0% | VAT 13% | CIF + duty | 13.0% |
| United States | 0% | Federal VAT 0% | CIF | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | 0% | VAT 20% | CIF + duty | 20.0% |
| Germany | 0% | USt 19% | CIF + duty | 19.0% |
| Netherlands | 0% | BTW 21% | CIF + duty | 21.0% |
| Vietnam | 0% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 10.0% |
| Türkiye | 0% | KDV 20% | CIF + duty | 20.0% |
| Japan | 0% | JCT 10% | CIF + duty | 10.0% |
| South Korea | 0% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 10.0% |
| Brazil | 0% | IPI+PIS/COFINS+ICMS 32% | CIF + duty | 32.0% |
| Indonesia | 0% | PPN 11% | CIF + duty | 13.5% |
| Mexico | 0% | IVA 16% | CIF + duty | 16.9% |
| Egypt | 0% | VAT 14% | CIF + duty | 14.0% |
| Nigeria | 0% | VAT 7.5% | CIF + duty | 9.1% |
| South Africa | 0% | VAT 15% | Assessable value + duty | 16.5% |
| Australia | 0% | GST 10% | CIF + duty | 10.0% |
Run your own numbers with the landed cost calculator or check documentation requirements in the LC document checklist.