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HS 2710.20Renewable energy

HS Code for HVO / Renewable Diesel (HS 2710.20)

HVO is hydrogenated vegetable oil - a paraffinic drop-in fuel indistinguishable from fossil diesel in vehicles. Blended up to 100% without engine modification. Neste (Singapore, Rotterdam, Porvoo), Diamond Green Diesel (US), and Total Grandpuits are top producers. Higher-value than FAME.

Reviewed against WCO HS · WTO IDB · National customs schedules2 authoritative sourcesLast reviewed July 2026

Sample 6-digit codes

CodeDescription
2710.20Petroleum oils containing biodiesel >= 0.5% (includes HVO blends)
2710.19HVO neat 100% (sometimes classified here, subject to national interpretation)
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Typical import duty by market

MarketDuty
European Union
0-4.7%
Plus excise; RED III bonus for non-crop feedstock.
United States
10.6 c/gallon
Section 45Z clean fuel production credit.
Japan
0%
SAF and HVO under GX policy.

Worked landed-cost example

10,000 MT HVO 100 (UCO feedstock), FOB Singapore USD 1,450/MT, CIF Los Angeles

FOBUSD 14,500,000
Freight + insuranceUSD 500,000
CIFUSD 15,000,000
US duty (blending credit applies)Net ~zero after 45Z
Landed ≈ USD 15m gross; California LCFS + Section 45Z credits can add USD 0.60-1.20/gallon back.
Run your own numbers in the import duty & tax calculator.
Regulatory checkpoints
  • · EN 15940 paraffinic diesel standard.
  • · ASTM D975 (with HVO blending approval).
  • · ISCC EU / RSB sustainability certification.
  • · REDIII Annex IX Part A residues - double counting.
Top exporting countries
  • · Singapore (Neste)
  • · Netherlands (Neste Rotterdam)
  • · United States (DGD, Marathon Martinez)
  • · Finland (Neste Porvoo)

Frequently asked questions

HVO vs FAME - why 30-50% price premium?

HVO is drop-in with no cold-flow or oxidation issues that plague FAME. LCFS-heavy markets (California, Oregon, BC) pay for the premium. HVO is preferred by trucking fleets, marine, and increasingly aviation (SAF is HVO-adjacent isoparaffinic kerosene). Producer capacity ~10 MT/yr vs 40 MT/yr FAME.

Destination market toolkits

Country-specific duty, VAT/GST and Incoterms practice for the top destinations for renewable energy.

Import into Singapore →
GST · 9% standard (from 2024)
Import into United States →
No federal VAT / GST · 0% federal
Import into Germany →
VAT (Umsatzsteuer / Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) · 19% standard, 7% reduced
Import into Netherlands →
BTW (VAT) · 21% standard, 9% reduced
Import into Japan →
Consumption Tax (JCT) · 10% standard / 8% reduced (food, newspapers)
Import into India →
IGST on imports · 5% / 12% / 18% / 28%

Renewable energy landed-cost pages: every destination market

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Sources & citations

Duty rates and regulations compiled from WCO HS, WTO integrated database, national customs authorities and published FTA schedules. Provided for decision-support only - confirm the 10-digit line and current preferential status with your licensed customs broker before acting.

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