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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
1. The tax levied and imposed by this chapter on the use of motor fuel which was imported into this state, other than by a bulk transfer, shall arise at the time the product is imported into the state and shall be measured by invoiced gallons received outside this state at a refinery, terminal or at a bulk plant for delivery to a destination in this state. In the event that the actual gallons imported exceed both the net or gross gallons reflected on the manifest, bill of lading or shipping papers, the measurement is on actual gallons imported.
2. Except as provided in subsection 1 of this section, the tax levied and imposed by this chapter on the use of motor fuel shall be measured by invoiced gallons of motor fuel removed, other than by a bulk transfer:
(1) From the bulk transfer/terminal system within this state;
(2) From the bulk transfer/terminal system outside this state for delivery to a location in this state as represented on the shipping papers, provided that the supplier imports the motor fuel for the account of the supplier, or the supplier has made a tax precollection election pursuant to section 142.839; and
(3) Upon sale in a terminal or refinery in this state to any person not holding a supplier's license.
3. The measurements of fuel grade alcohol, blend stocks and blended fuel shall follow subdivision (1) of subsection 2 for blend fuels imported, and subdivision (2) of subsection 2 for alcohol and blend stocks imported into a terminal, even if by other than a bulk transfer.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Missouri Revised Statutes Title X. Taxation and Revenue § 142.809. Tax levied, when, how measured - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mo/title-x-taxation-and-revenue/mo-rev-st-142-809/
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