E5 Gasoline Blend (5% Ethanol) from China
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.
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
• 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