C5 Raffinate Motor Fuel Blending Stock from China
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.
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
• Submit gas chromatography reports proving C5 composition and distillation curve to confirm light oil status
• Label as 'blending stock only - not for retail sale' to avoid confusion with finished fuels; track Reid Vapor Pressure