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C1-C3 Alcohol Fuel Additive from China

Methanol/ethanol/isopropanol blend as octane booster and oxygenate for gasoline. HTS 3824.99.9310 covers such C11-lower monohydric alcohol mixtures for chemical industries.

Duty Rate — China → United States

42.5%

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

• ASTM D4806 blend specs certification required

• Avoid 'gasoline' labeling—declare as additive for 3824

• RVP vapor pressure testing prevents petroleum misclassification