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%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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