Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) Blend with Biodiesel
> Heavy fuel oil blended with biodiesel, with an API gravity under 25 degrees, is designed for industrial furnaces and marine applications where renewable content is mandated. This product falls under tariff item 2710.20.90 as a petroleum oil containing biodiesel, other than retail-packed lubricating oils.
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 packaged for retail sale as a lubricating oil
Sibling item covers retail-packed lubricating oils, but HFO is not typically a lubricant.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Document the biodiesel percentage and ensure it meets the definition in subheading note 5
• Provide a material safety data sheet (MSDS) for customs clearance
• Verify if the product is subject to any environmental import controls
Related Products under Tariff item 2710.20.90
Biodiesel-Blended No. 4 Fuel Oil
> Biodiesel-blended No. 4 fuel oil contains mono-alkyl esters with over 70% petroleum oils, viscosity 45-125 SUS at 37.8°C, and API below 25°. It is designed for compliant low-emission industrial burners and falls under tariff item 2710.20.90 as a petroleum oil containing biodiesel, not for retail sale.
Blended Biodiesel Heavy Fuel Oil
> Blended biodiesel heavy fuel oil combines residual petroleum oils from bituminous minerals with mono-alkyl fatty acid esters (biodiesel) to reduce emissions. With an API gravity under 25 degrees, it qualifies as a heavy fuel oil under tariff item 2710.20.90, which covers petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals containing biodiesel, other than those put up for retail sale.
Blended No. 4 Marine Bunker Fuel
> Blended No. 4 marine bunker fuel is a No. 4-type fuel oil blended for marine bunker use, meeting viscosity 45-125 SUS at 37.8°C and API under 25°. It contains permitted biodiesel and bituminous mineral oils for ship propulsion, falling under tariff item 2710.20.90 as a petroleum oil with biodiesel, other than retail-packed lubricants.
Bunker C Fuel Oil
> Bunker C fuel oil is a high-viscosity residual fuel oil used in marine bunkering and power generation, with an API gravity below 25 degrees. It falls under tariff item 2710.20.90 as a petroleum oil from bituminous minerals containing biodiesel, provided it includes biodiesel and is not packaged for retail sale.
Bunker C Heavy Fuel Oil
> Bunker C heavy fuel oil is a heavy residual fuel oil with high viscosity exceeding 125 Saybolt Universal seconds at 37.8°C, derived from petroleum refining residues. When blended with biodiesel, it falls under tariff item 2710.20.90 as a petroleum oil containing biodiesel, not put up for retail sale.
High Viscosity Bunker Fuel (Biodiesel)
> High viscosity bunker fuel blended with biodiesel exceeds 125 SUS at 37.8°C, has API under 25°, and contains petroleum oils as over 70% of basic constituents. It is essential for slow-speed marine engines and falls under tariff item 2710.20.90 as a petroleum oil containing biodiesel, other than retail-packed lubricants.