RBOB with MTBE Blendstock from China
Reformulated blendstock containing methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) oxygenate for gasoline production in MTBE-permitted regions. Meets 2710.12 light oil specs with petroleum oils comprising ≥70% basic constituents. Classified 2710.12.1805 for its oxygenate blending stock function despite MTBE inclusion.
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
• Check state MTBE bans before importing; provide oxygenate analysis certificates
• Coordinate with blending facilities verifying MTBE compatibility