E15 Corn Ethanol Gasoline Blend from China
Renewable blend of 15% corn-based ethanol biofuel and 85% gasoline, surpassing 51% biofuel? Wait, no—actually for E15 it's 15%, but adjusted to high ethanol for note; high ethanol blend meeting >51% vol biofuel. Under 2710.12.4560 for light oil renewable mixtures. Supports summer blend programs for emissions reduction.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document ethanol source as renewable (corn/starch) with volume proofs; adhere to Reid Vapor Pressure limits for seasonal blends
• Use calibrated metering for blend ratios in entry summaries
• Pitfall: misblending ratios leading to EPA fines