Platformate Kerosene Cutter Stock from China

Reformate kerosene stream from catalytic reforming used as cutter stock in gasoline blending to control Reid vapor pressure. Classified in 2710.19.25.00 as kerosene motor fuel blending stock per its distillation profile.

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 blending recipes or refiner affidavits confirming use as cutter stock for classification support

Test for olefin content; high levels may require reclassification if resembling cracked distillates

Ensure bills of lading specify 'Fuel Blending Component Only' to prevent diversion claims