Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Jet Blend from China

SAF is a drop-in kerosene-type jet fuel blend with high biodiesel content from renewable sources, approved for commercial aviation. It falls under HTS 2710.20.15.00 as it contains over 70% petroleum oils with biodiesel for turbine engines. Reduces carbon emissions while meeting ASTM D7566 standards.

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 sustainability certification (e.g

CORSIA) and ASTM approval to validate jet fuel classification

Monitor exact biodiesel percentage via lab analysis reports to avoid general petroleum oil duties

Declare as bulk liquid in barrels of 158.98 liters at 15.6°C per HTS chapter notes