Unleaded Gasoline 87 Octane
This is a light petroleum oil formulated as motor fuel with an octane rating of 87, suitable for standard automobile engines. It falls under HTS 2710.12.15.50 as 'other' motor fuel, being a light oil where 90% or more distills at 210°C, containing 70% or more petroleum oils, and excluding biodiesel or waste oils.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If gasoline blending components like alkylate
Blending stocks for further refinery processing fall under motor fuel blending stock subheading.
If contains biodiesel
Motor fuels with biodiesel are classified separately under biodiesel-containing provisions.
If used as biodiesel blend base but <70% petroleum
Lower petroleum content mixtures shift to biodiesel preparations in Chapter 38.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain EPA fuel registration and comply with Clean Air Act requirements for imported motor fuels
• Provide detailed laboratory analysis confirming distillation specs and absence of biodiesel
• Avoid misclassification by verifying octane rating documentation to prevent audits
Related Products under HTS 2710.12.15.50
Premium Unleaded Gasoline 93 Octane
High-octane unleaded gasoline (RON 93) designed for high-performance engines, meeting light oil distillation criteria. Classified under 2710.12.15.50 as other motor fuel, consisting primarily of petroleum distillates without biodiesel additives.
E0 Ethanol-Free Gasoline
Pure petroleum gasoline without ethanol additives, used in marine and small engines sensitive to alcohol. Qualifies as light motor fuel under 2710.12.15.50 due to its petroleum oil content and distillation profile.
Racing Gasoline VP C12
High-performance racing fuel with lead substitute additives, meeting light oil specs for competition vehicles. Falls under HTS 2710.12.15.50 as other motor fuel formulation.
Mid-Grade Unleaded Gasoline 89 Octane
89 octane gasoline blending regular and premium grades for everyday vehicles. Light oil motor fuel classified in 2710.12.15.50 with predominant petroleum content.
Non-Ethanol Marine Gasoline
TC-W3 rated gasoline for outboard motors, ethanol-free to prevent phase separation. Meets 2710.12.15.50 criteria as other light motor fuel.
High Octane Leaded Racing Fuel
Leaded gasoline for vintage racing engines requiring higher octane, still permitted in competition. Classified as other motor fuel under light oils provision.