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Power Plant No. 4 Type Fuel Oil ULS from China

Ultra-low sulfur (≤500 ppm) No. 4 fuel oil for backup generators in power plants, with Saybolt viscosity 45-125 sec at 37.8°C and API <25°, per HTS 2710.19.06.05 specs. Provides reliable heavy fuel for peak shaving operations.

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

Comply with EPA refinery baselines for imported fuels; provide SARA Title III reports

Test for water/sediment content per ASTM D1796

Pitfall: Seasonal blending variations affecting consistent classification