Power Plant Residual Fuel Oil RFO 200

Residual fuel oil RFO 200 for electricity generation turbines, meeting heavy fuel criteria of >125 seconds Saybolt viscosity at 37.8°C and sub-25° API gravity. HTS 2710.19.06.35 covers this as other non-crude, non-biodiesel heavy fuel preparations ≥70% petroleum oils.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2710.19Same rate: 25%

If topped crude classifications

Heavy oils from simple distillation of crude may classify differently from processed residuals.

2711.12.00Same rate: 25%

If propane-rich natural gas liquids

Blends exceeding petroleum oil threshold but propane-dominant shift headings.

3826.00Lower: 16.5% vs 25%

If biodiesel-blended versions

Any biodiesel content >0% moves to biodiesel-specific subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include energy content (calorific value) specs; ensure vanadium/ash content disclosures for equipment protection; apply for EPA fuel marker exemptions if applicable

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