TEL-TML Mixture Aviation Fuel Booster from China
A prepared additive blending tetraethyl lead (TEL) and tetramethyl lead (TML) to boost octane in 100LL avgas for piston aircraft. Classified under HTS 3811.11.1000 due to its basis on the specified lead compounds for anti-knock performance in mineral oil-based fuels. Essential for legacy aircraft engines requiring high-octane protection.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Comply with TSCA import notifications for lead compounds; use UN-approved containers for toxic liquid shipping; test for exact TEL/TML ratio to confirm subheading