Blended Residual No. 4 Fuel Oil Low S from China
A blend of distillate and residual oils forming No. 4 fuel with sulfur ≤500 ppm, <25° API, and viscosity 45-125 SUS, imported under HTS 2710.19.06.05. Suitable for older burners in commercial heating systems requiring ultra-low sulfur heavy fuel.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document blend ratios and origin of components for traceability
• Ensure S content tested by ASTM D5453 method
• Common issue: Pre-shipment contamination raising sulfur above limit