Platformate Gasoline Blending Component from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
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