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Jatropha B100 Biodiesel

B100 biodiesel from non-edible jatropha curcas seed oil, mono-alkyl esters developed for marginal land cultivation. Classifies in HTS 3826.00.1000 as pure biodiesel without petroleum additives. Promoted for developing world biofuel production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China4.6%+35.0%39.6%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico4.6%+10.0%14.6%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada4.6%+10.0%14.6%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany4.6%+10.0%14.6%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan4.6%+10.0%14.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1211.90Lower: 16% vs 39.6%

If crude jatropha seeds or oilseeds

Plants used for extraction classify in Chapter 12 before oil processing.

3826.00Same rate: 39.6%

If derived from animal fats instead

Statistical distinction separates vegetable vs animal fat biodiesel sources.

3824.99.39Lower: 35% vs 39.6%

If experimental additive blends

Research formulations with chemicals beyond esters shift to prepared mixtures.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Conduct phorbol ester testing given jatropha toxicity concerns for fuel grade certification

β€’ Document non-arable land cultivation to support sustainability claims

β€’ High viscosity common; ensure proper processing docs to avoid incomplete ester claims

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