E15 Corn Ethanol Gasoline Blend from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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