2710.12.15/Oxygenated Gasoline (MTBE Blend)/China

Oxygenated Gasoline (MTBE Blend) from China

Gasoline blended with methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) for oxygen content, still predominantly light petroleum oils under HTS 2710.12.15 motor fuel. Used to reduce emissions in reformulated gasoline areas.

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

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Import Tips

• Test oxygenate percentage to ensure petroleum remains basic constituent (>70%)

• Check state-specific MTBE bans; some regions prohibit its use

• Include Reid Vapor Pressure data for seasonal formulation compliance