Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) 380 cSt from China
HFO 380 cSt is a residual petroleum fuel oil with viscosity of 380 centistokes at 50°C and API under 25 degrees, used in boilers and ship engines. It qualifies for HTS 2710.19.06.50 as 'other' distillate/residual fuel oils testing under 25° A.P.I., petroleum-based.
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
• Document viscosity and density for customs verification; ensure flash point >60°C for safe transport classification
• Avoid retail packaging that might trigger consumer product rules