Reformate Gasoline Blending Stock from China
Reformate is a high-octane petroleum distillate produced from naphtha reforming, used as a key blending stock for motor gasoline to boost octane rating. It falls under HTS 2710.12.18 as a light oil motor fuel blending stock, containing over 70% petroleum oils and 90%+ distilling at 210°C. This product is not crude oil or biodiesel-containing preparation.
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
• Verify distillation profile per ISO 3405 (90% at 210°C) and petroleum content >70% via lab analysis for accurate classification
• Obtain certificates of origin and flash point documentation; ensure no biodiesel content to avoid 2710.12.15 reclassification