BAM M320i Gasoline Reference Fuel
> This certified reference material is a gasoline matrix with certified values for benzene, aromatics, and oxygenates, used to validate GC-FID methods in fuel quality testing laboratories. It meets the definition of a certified reference material under heading 38.22 because it is accompanied by a certificate indicating certified property values, methods, and uncertainty. It is not a separate chemically defined compound, so it is not excluded by Chapter Note 1(a).
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as a fuel product rather than a laboratory reference
Gasoline is normally classified in Chapter 27, but the certified reference material status under Note 2 to Chapter 38 takes precedence.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• > Ensure the certificate of analysis accompanies the shipment to substantiate its classification as a certified reference material
• Declare the product as a laboratory reagent for duty assessment, and keep records of the certificate for CBSA verification
• If the fuel reference is flammable, comply with transport regulations for dangerous goods
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