CARBOB Reformulated Blendstock for Oxygenate Blending from China
CARBOB is California Air Resources Board-compliant RBOB blendstock for oxygenate blending to meet stringent regional emissions standards. As a light oil preparation with 70%+ petroleum oils distilling primarily below 210°C, it fits 2710.12 criteria. The 2710.12.1805 subheading captures its precise use as reformulated motor fuel blendstock.
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 CARB Executive Order documentation proving compliance; test for California-specific sulfur and Reid vapor pressure limits
• Coordinate with California ports for specialized fuel handling procedures