No. 6 Residual Fuel Oil from China
Standard No. 6 fuel oil is a high-viscosity residual product from crude oil distillation, meeting HTS 2710.19.06.30 specs with Saybolt viscosity >125 seconds and low API gravity. Used in industrial boilers and power generation.
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
• Submit flash point test results (ASTM D-93) as No. 6 typically exceeds 66°C; confirm 70%+ petroleum oil content via assay report; watch for blending requirements affecting classification