Jatropha B100 Biodiesel from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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