E5 Gasoline Blend (5% Ethanol)
Motor fuel blending 95% petroleum light oils with 5% denatured ethanol, qualifying under HTS 2710.12.15 as it exceeds 70% petroleum content and meets light oils distillation. Used widely in Europe for standard vehicles.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If ethanol qualifies as biodiesel or exceeds exclusion thresholds
Higher biofuel content or biodiesel presence moves it out of pure petroleum motor fuel.
If ethanol content pushes petroleum below 70%
Fatty acid ester-free blends with low petroleum fall under prepared binders in Chapter 38.
If natural gas-derived rather than petroleum
Liquefied natural gas motor fuels are classified under heading 2711.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm ethanol is denatured and blend ratio via lab analysis for tariff verification
• Check for renewable fuel standard (RFS) credits if applicable under US import rules
• Label containers clearly to distinguish from higher ethanol blends that may reclassify
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Racing Gasoline (100+ Octane)
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Mid-Grade Gasoline (89 Octane)
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Leaded Aviation Gasoline (100LL)
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