Bunker C Fuel Oil
Bunker C Fuel Oil is a high-viscosity residual oil used for marine bunkering and industrial furnaces, with an API gravity below 25 degrees. It is derived from bituminous minerals and contains over 70% petroleum oils. This heavy fuel oil is not a light oil and falls under tariff item 2710.19.99.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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