Octane Research Grade (Petroleum) from Canada
High-purity n-octane (C8H18) derived from petroleum for use as gasoline octane reference standard. Falls under HTS 2901.10.40.00 as saturated acyclic hydrocarbon from petroleum sources. Essential for fuel testing laboratories.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• ASTM D1945 compliance certificate mandatory for research grade designation
• Small package exemption possible for lab quantities <5L
• Purity >99% required; technical grade shifts to different tariff treatment