Visbreaker Tar Residue from Japan
Visbreaker tar residue is the tar bottoms from visbreaking units that thermally crack vacuum residue to produce heavy fuel oil. It contains uncracked petroleum residues and is not a separate chemically defined compound. It is classified under tariff item 2713.90.00 as other residues of petroleum oils, further processed into asphalt or fuel.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the residue is not classified as petroleum bitumen under 2713.20.00
• Provide a softening point analysis to support classification
• Ensure the product is not blended with fluxing agents that could change its tariff classification