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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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