Heavy Fuel Oil 380 cSt from China
IFO 380 (Intermediate Fuel Oil with 380 centistokes viscosity at 50°C) qualifies as Fuel Oil No. 6 under HTS 2710.19.06.30 when meeting the Saybolt viscosity >125 sec at 37.8°C and sub-25° API criteria. Common in international shipping bunkers.
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
• Provide ISO 8217 fuel specification sheet confirming RMK (residual max kinematic) viscosity; comply with IMO 2020 low-sulfur (0.5%) requirements or VLSFO designation; use continuous bunker monitoring for quality disputes