Chevron Techron Reformulated Gasoline from China
Chevron's reformulated unleaded gasoline enhanced with Techron detergent additive for engine cleanliness. Falls under HTS 2710.12.1514 as reformulated unleaded motor fuel light oil, petroleum-based >70%, meeting 90% distillation at 210°C. The additive package qualifies it as a preparation not elsewhere specified.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document proprietary additive concentrations to prove it remains primarily petroleum oil-based
• Comply with CARB and EPA detergent minimums; test for marker dyes if required
• Avoid bulk import without terminal allocation in RFG areas; coordinate with refiners