Reformulated Unleaded Regular Gasoline from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
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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