Jatropha B100 Biodiesel from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct phorbol ester testing given jatropha toxicity concerns for fuel grade certification
• Document non-arable land cultivation to support sustainability claims
• High viscosity common; ensure proper processing docs to avoid incomplete ester claims