Shell V-Power Reformulated Unleaded Gasoline

Shell V-Power reformulated unleaded gasoline with nitrogen-enriched cleaning technology for superior performance. Classified HTS 2710.12.1514 for its reformulated light oil composition, unleaded, >70% petroleum, designed for emission-controlled areas. Meets stringent RFG volatility specs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2710.12.15Same rate: 25%

If premium with friction modifiers

Specific premium reformulated with advanced additives has dedicated code.

2710.99.45.00Lower: 7.5% vs 25%

If waste-derived or contaminated

Any waste oil content excludes from clean petroleum oils, to waste oils.

2909.49Lower: 15.5% vs 25%

If ether oxygenates predominate

MTBE or TAME >50% classifies as pure ethers, not petroleum prep.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide formulation data sheets confirming reformulated status and proprietary enrichments

Monitor sulfur content (<30 ppm for ULG); import logs must track from refinery to entry

Seasonal blending critical—summer RFG has lower RVP to prevent evaporation

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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.

Reformulated Unleaded Premium Gasoline

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BP Ultimate Reformulated Fuel

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Valero Reformulated Gasoline Blendstock

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