87 Octane Unleaded Gasoline
Unleaded gasoline with a research octane number of 87, suitable for standard automobile engines, containing light oils where 90% or more distill at 210°C per ISO 3405. Classified under HTS 2710.12.1519 as motor fuel gasoline that is unleaded and not otherwise specified, with 70% or more petroleum oils as basic constituents.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If oxygenated
Gasoline containing oxygenates like MTBE or ethanol over specified limits shifts to oxygenated unleaded category.
If contains biodiesel
Presence of mono-alkyl esters of fatty acids classifies it under biodiesel-containing fuels in 2710.19.
If aviation grade
Aviation gasoline (avgas) falls under separate subheading regardless of unleaded status.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify octane rating and unleaded status via ASTM D4814 testing to confirm classification under 2710.12.1519
• Obtain certificates of analysis showing distillation properties and no biodiesel content to avoid reclassification
• Declare in barrels (158.98 liters at 15.6°C) and comply with EPA fuel quality regulations for importation
Related Products under HTS 2710.12.15.19
91 Octane Premium Unleaded Gasoline
Premium unleaded gasoline with 91 octane rating for high-performance vehicles, meeting light oil distillation criteria (90% at 210°C). Fits HTS 2710.12.1519 as other unleaded motor fuel gasoline, primarily petroleum oils without biodiesel.
89 Octane Mid-Grade Unleaded Gasoline
Mid-grade unleaded gasoline (89 octane) for everyday vehicles, light oils per subheading note with 90%+ distilling at 210°C. HTS 2710.12.1519 covers this other unleaded motor fuel with petroleum oils as basic constituents.
Top Tier Unleaded Gasoline
Top Tier certified unleaded gasoline with enhanced detergent additives, 87-93 octane range, light oils meeting 2710.12 criteria. Classified in HTS 2710.12.1519 as other unleaded motor fuel where petroleum oils exceed 70%.
Unleaded Racing Gasoline
High-octane unleaded gasoline for motorsports, non-oxygenated with light oil properties per ISO 3405. HTS 2710.12.1519 applies to this other unleaded motor fuel gasoline.
Mid-Grade Top Tier Detergent Gasoline
89 octane unleaded gasoline with Top Tier detergents for engine cleanliness, light oils 90% distilling at 210°C. Fits 'other' unleaded gasoline in HTS 2710.12.1519.
Regular E0 Unleaded Gasoline
Ethanol-free (E0) 87 octane unleaded gasoline for flex-fuel or classic vehicles, qualifying as light oils. HTS 2710.12.1519 for other unleaded motor gasoline.