Reformulated Blendstock for Oxygenate Blending (RBOB) Gasoline from China
RBOB is a specialized petroleum distillate designed for blending with oxygenates like ethanol to produce reformulated gasoline compliant with U.S. environmental standards. It meets the light oils criteria under 2710.12 as over 90% distills at 210°C and contains 70%+ petroleum oils as the base. Classified specifically in 2710.12.1805 due to its role as motor fuel blending stock for oxygenate addition.
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
• Verify RBOB specifications via ASTM D4814 to confirm classification; obtain EPA fuel registration and TSCA certification
• Ensure tanker manifests detail oxygenate-free status to avoid misclassification as finished fuel