Alkylate Motor Fuel Blending Stock
Alkylate is a clean-burning, high-octane blending component derived from reacting isobutane with olefins in refineries, used to enhance gasoline performance. Classified under HTS 2710.12.18.90 as it meets light oil criteria (90%+ distill at 210°C), has ≥70% petroleum oils, and serves as motor fuel blending stock excluding biodiesel. It's prized for low volatility and high blending value in premium fuels.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If blended into finished aviation gasoline
Aviation fuels have specific subheadings under motor fuels when fully formulated for aircraft use.
If for industrial solvent use rather than fuel blending
End-use determination shifts to 'lubricating oils' or solvents if not primarily for motor fuel production.
If predominantly isoparaffinic hydrocarbons >C12
Pure chemical isolates may classify under organic chemicals if exceeding petroleum oil thresholds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide detailed hydrocarbon analysis confirming iso-paraffinic composition and light oil distillation specs to prevent misclassification
• Declare exact blending octane (typically 90-95 RON) in commercial invoices; watch for undervaluation penalties on high-value streams
• Comply with volatility standards (RVP <9 psi); pitfall is entry without sulfur content certification required for fuel additives
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Reformate Motor Fuel Blending Stock
Reformate is a high-octane petroleum distillate produced in oil refineries through catalytic reforming, primarily used as a blending stock to boost octane ratings in gasoline. It qualifies under HTS 2710.12.18.90 as a light oil motor fuel blending stock, with 90% or more distilling at 210°C, containing over 70% petroleum oils as the basic constituent, and not classified as biodiesel or waste. This product is essential for producing premium unleaded gasoline.
Isomerate High-Octane Blending Stock
Isomerate is a branched paraffin-rich stream from naphtha isomerization processes, providing high octane without aromatics for clean gasoline blending. Under HTS 2710.12.18.90 as light motor fuel blending stock: >70% petroleum oils, 90%+ distill at 210°C. Ideal for low-emission reformulated blends.
Platformate Gasoline Blending Component
Platformate, a reformate variant, is a toluene-rich high-octane stream from continuous catalytic reforming for gasoline pools. HTS 2710.12.18.90 covers it as other motor fuel blending stock light oils (>70% petroleum, light distillate). Critical for meeting octane specs in summer blends.
C5 Raffinate Motor Fuel Blending Stock
C5 raffinate is a light hydrocarbon stream from di-isopropylbenzene extraction, rich in pentanes and olefins, used as a gasoline blending component. It falls under HTS 2710.12.18.90 due to its light oil properties (90%+ at 210°C), >70% petroleum content, and role as motor fuel blending stock. This by-product improves gasoline volatility and octane.
FCC Light Naphtha Blending Stock
FCC light naphtha from fluid catalytic cracking units is an olefin-rich light distillate used for gasoline blending to adjust octane and density. HTS 2710.12.18.90 applies as a motor fuel blending stock: light oils with ≥70% petroleum oils, distilling 90%+ at 210°C, excluding biodiesel. It's key for producing reformulated gasoline.