Bunker C Fuel Oil from China
Bunker C is a high-viscosity residual fuel oil from crude oil distillation, with API gravity below 25 degrees, widely used as marine bunker fuel for large ships. Classified under HTS 2710.19.06.50 due to its heavy nature and petroleum oil content exceeding 70% as the primary component.
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
• Pre-heat samples for accurate API measurement as per ASTM standards; comply with IMO low-sulfur regulations with bunker delivery notes
• Beware of blending with lighter oils that could shift classification