Platformate High-Octane Blendstock from Mexico
Platformate, a type of catalytic reformate, provides aromatics and high octane for motor fuel blending. Falls under HTS 2710.12.18 as light oil motor fuel blending stock with requisite petroleum content and volatility. Widely traded in global refining markets.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Benzene/toluene specs critical; <1% benzene often required for US fuel standards
• Volume measured in barrels (158.98L at 15.6°C) per chapter note for duty calculation