Reformulated Unleaded Regular Gasoline from China

This is reformulated unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87, designed for standard automobile engines. It falls under HTS 2710.12.1514 because it is a light oil motor fuel where 90% or more distills at 210°C, unleaded, and reformulated to reduce emissions with added oxygenates like ethanol. It contains 70% or more petroleum oils as the basic constituent.

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

Obtain EPA registration and comply with reformulated gasoline standards under 40 CFR Part 80 for volatility and oxygenate content

Provide certificates of analysis confirming unleaded status (<13 ppm lead) and reformulation specs; use licensed carriers for hazardous material transport

Avoid misclassification as conventional gasoline; common pitfall is failing to document detergent additives required for reformulated blends

Reformulated Unleaded Regular Gasoline from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2710.12.15.14