Aviation Naphtha JP-5 Substitute from China
A naphtha-enriched substitute for JP-5 jet fuel, offering improved cold flow properties for carrier-based aircraft. Falls under HTS 2710.12.1520 as naphtha-type jet motor fuel with required light oil distillation characteristics. Meets ASTM specs for high-flash-point aviation use.
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
• Include end-user certificates from DoD or FAA-approved operators to justify military jet fuel import
• Monitor sulfur content (<0.3%) as per current specs to prevent environmental compliance issues at entry
• Avoid bulk imports without bill of lading specifying 'naphtha-type jet fuel' to prevent default to general light oils