HTS 2710.12.18Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, other than crude; preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70 percent or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils:Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (other than crude) and preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70 percent or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations, other than those containing biodiesel and other than waste oils: Light oils and preparations: Motor fuel blending stock

What that translates to:Motor fuel blending stock (light oils, no biodiesel)

Also written 27101218. Rates as CBP is collecting them today. Updated Oct 1, 2026.

Country of origin

Motor fuel blending stock (light oils, no biodiesel) (HTS 2710.12.18) from China owe 25% + 52.5¢ per barrel in total duties as of Oct 1, 2026: a 52.5¢/bbl regular duty plus a 25% China tariff (Section 301).

Total duty rate25% + 52.5¢ per barrelThat's $2,500 on a $10,000 shipment, plus the per-unit charge.

China tariffSection 301, since May 10, 201925%

Regular dutyBase rate (MFN) in the tariff schedule52.5¢/bbl

Total duty25% + 52.5¢ per barrel

No forced-labor tariff on this product: it's on the tariff's exemption list (HTS 9903.05.86).

Sources: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026); USTR, Notice of Modification of Section 301 Action (List 3 raised to 25% from May 10, 2019), 84 FR 20459, May 9, 2019; HTS 9903.88.03.

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Official description

Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, other than crude; preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70 percent or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils: Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (other than crude) and preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70 percent or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations, other than those containing biodiesel and other than waste oils: Light oils and preparations: Motor fuel blending stock

Legal text from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026), chapter 27: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes.

Statistical lines

The 10-digit numbers used on entry paperwork. They share this code's duty rates.

2710.12.1805 (2710121805)Reformulated blendstock for oxygenate blending (RBOB) · reported in bbl
2710.12.1890 (2710121890)Other · reported in bbl

What changed for this code

Jul 24, 2026Forced-labor tariffs start on imports from 60 economies (Section 301)
Jul 22, 202625% Section 301 tariff on products of Brazil starts
Jan 1, 2026Section 301 tariff on Nicaragua starts at 0%, set to rise to 10% in 2027 and 15% in 2028

Questions about HTS 2710.12.18

What is the duty rate for HTS 2710.12.18?

The regular (column 1 general) rate printed in the tariff schedule is 52.5¢/bbl. Goods from China owe 25% + 52.5¢ per barrel in total as of Oct 1, 2026, including any additional tariffs. Additional tariffs depend on the country of origin; choose one above to see its full rate.

Is HTS 2710.12.18 subject to Section 301 tariffs?

Yes, for goods from 2 countries and territories as of Oct 1, 2026: China, Nicaragua. Choose a country above to see the rate and any exemptions.

Is HTS 2710.12.18 subject to Section 232 tariffs?

No Section 232 tariff applies to HTS 2710.12.18 as of Oct 1, 2026, from any country of origin.

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