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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 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