Kerosene Jet-A Fuel from China
Jet-A is a low-sulfur (≤15 ppm) kerosene-type fuel for commercial aviation, with light viscosity and high A.P.I. gravity per 2710.19.11.11. It's a refined distillate from bituminous minerals used in turbine engines.
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
• Submit DEF STAN 91-91 or ASTM D1655 certificates proving aviation-grade sulfur and freeze point specs
• Use dedicated aviation fuel manifests; commingling with diesel risks reclassification
• Comply with FAA import regs alongside HTS for bonded storage