Biodiesel-Blended ULSD #2 (15 ppm Sulfur)
A blend of petroleum-derived Diesel #2 and biodiesel (mono-alkyl esters), with sulfur content limited to 15 ppm for clean combustion in highway vehicles. This preparation contains 70% or more petroleum oils by weight, with biodiesel as a key constituent, and is not waste oil, placing it under tariff item 2710.20.90.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the biodiesel content is below 0.5% by volume
Preparations with negligible biodiesel content fall under the general petroleum oils heading.
If the product is primarily biodiesel (over 70% mono-alkyl esters)
Pure biodiesel or high-concentration biodiesel blends are classified as biodiesel, not petroleum oil preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the biodiesel content is accurately documented, as CBSA may test the blend ratio
• Verify that the sulfur content does not exceed 15 ppm to qualify for this classification
• Keep records of the ISO 3405 distillation test results to confirm light oil status
Related Products under Tariff item 2710.20.90
B20 Biodiesel Highway Diesel
B20 biodiesel highway diesel is a blend of 20% biodiesel and 80% petroleum diesel, used in on-road vehicles. It has an API gravity over 25 degrees, indicating a light distillate fuel. This product is classified under tariff item 2710.20.90 as a petroleum preparation containing biodiesel, other than waste oils or retail-packaged lubricants.
B20 Diesel Biodiesel Blend Low Sulfur
A blend of 20% biodiesel (B20) with No. 2 diesel fuel, containing 30 ppm sulfur and meeting light fuel oil specifications. With over 70% petroleum oils and biodiesel as a basic constituent, this product is classified under tariff item 2710.20.90 as a preparation containing biodiesel.
B5 Biodiesel Blend Diesel Fuel
A No. 2 diesel fuel blended with 5% biodiesel (B5), with sulfur content ranging from 20 to 400 ppm and light fuel oil properties. This preparation contains over 70% petroleum oils with biodiesel as a constituent, placing it under tariff item 2710.20.90.
B5 Biodiesel Blend Heating Oil
B5 biodiesel blend heating oil combines 5% biodiesel with 95% petroleum distillate for residential and commercial heating. It has an API gravity exceeding 25 degrees, indicating a light fuel oil. This product is classified under tariff item 2710.20.90 as a petroleum preparation containing biodiesel, other than waste oils or retail-packaged lubricants.
Biodiesel-Blended No. 4 Fuel Oil
No. 4-type fuel oil containing biodiesel (mono-alkyl esters) with over 70% petroleum oils, viscosity 45-125 SUS at 37.8°C, and API gravity below 25 degrees. This product is a preparation of heading 27.10 with biodiesel, not waste oil, used for low-emission industrial burners.
Blended Biodiesel Heavy Fuel Oil
Blended biodiesel heavy fuel oil, a residual fuel oil derived from bituminous minerals with an API gravity below 25 degrees, blended with mono-alkyl fatty acid esters (biodiesel) to reduce emissions. This product contains over 70% petroleum oils by weight, making it a preparation of heading 27.10 that includes biodiesel and is not classified as waste oil.