Platformate Gasoline Blending Component from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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
• Disclose toluene content; >50% risks 2707.20 reclass per subheading notes
• Use temperature-corrected volume measurements (15.6°C per US note) for accurate barrel declarations
• Avoid retail packaging; bulk only to prevent 2710.19 shifts