Summer Specification RBOB Blendstock from China
Seasonal RBOB formulated for summer volatility control (RVP ≤7.0 psi) before oxygenate addition to prevent evaporative emissions. Qualifies as light oil under 2710.12 with petroleum oils ≥70% by weight as basic constituent. Precise 2710.12.1805 classification reflects its reformulated blendstock function for oxygenate blending.
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
• Document RVP testing per ASTM D323 for seasonal classification; maintain temperature-controlled storage to preserve specs
• Avoid winter blending that could trigger volatility reclassification