Bunker C Fuel Oil from China
Bunker C is a heavy residual fuel oil classified as Fuel Oil No. 6 under HTS 2710.19.06.30 due to its API gravity under 25 degrees and Saybolt Universal viscosity exceeding 125 seconds at 37.8°C. It is primarily used as marine bunker fuel for large oceangoing vessels.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify sulfur content compliance with MARPOL Annex VI and U.S
• EPA regulations; obtain bunker delivery note and lab analysis for viscosity/API confirmation; ensure proper Bill of Lading notation as residual fuel oil