E85 Ethanol Fuel Blend from China
An 85% denatured ethanol (biofuel from corn) blended with 15% gasoline, qualifying as a renewable fuel with over 51% biofuel volume. Falls under HTS 2710.12.4560 for hydrocarbon mixtures not exceeding 50% of any single compound and meeting renewable blend criteria. Designed for flex-fuel vehicles to promote sustainable energy use.
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
• Provide ASTM D4806 certification for ethanol purity and biofuel percentage; ensure denaturant meets IRS requirements
• Label containers clearly as E85 to avoid confusion with lower blends
• Monitor for volumetric shrinkage during blending reported in import docs