High-Sulfur No. 6 Residual Fuel
High-sulfur variant of No. 6 fuel oil for non-regulated industrial burners, API gravity under 25 degrees, >70% petroleum oils. Covered by HTS 2710.19.06.50 for other heavy residual fuels.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If solid petroleum bitumen content > primary
Bituminous mixtures shift to heading 2713 if bitumen is the basic constituent.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Sulfur cap exemptions need state approvals; use heated storage per manufacturer guidelines
• Common pitfall: ignoring sediment content in specs
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