Valero Reformulated Gasoline Blendstock from China
Valero CBOB (CARBOB) reformulated gasoline blendstock for oxygenate, awaiting ethanol addition. HTS 2710.12.1514: reformulated unleaded light oil preparation >70% petroleum, for motor fuel use. Distills per ISO 3405 light oil test.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare as blendstock with oxygenate transfer responsibility noted
• Comply with RFS renewable volume obligations if blending post-entry
• Test for surrogate parameters like T-50, T-90 for RFG compliance