FCC Light Naphtha Blending Stock from China
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.
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
• Certify olefin content (<15% typically) and bromine number to distinguish from chemical feedstocks
• Include end-user affidavits confirming fuel blending use to support classification over solvents