Straight Run Kerosene Blend Component from China

Untreated straight-run kerosene from atmospheric distillation tower, shipped for gasoline blending at destination refineries. HTS 2710.19.25.00 due to motor fuel blending stock status and kerosene characteristics.

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

Include crude assay data showing kerosene cut (180-235°C) to validate against naphtha or gasoil

Certify no hydrotreatment; treated products may qualify as different blendstocks

Prepare for sulfur testing; high sulfur (>500 ppm) may invoke additional fuel quality regs