2710.12.18.90/Alkylate Motor Fuel Blending Stock/China

Alkylate Motor Fuel Blending Stock from China

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.

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
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Import Tips

• 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