No. 6 Fuel Oil
No. 6 fuel oil is a heavy residual fuel oil derived from petroleum refining, characterized by low API gravity under 25 degrees, used primarily for industrial heating and power generation. It falls under HTS 2710.19.06.50 as a distillate and residual fuel oil testing under 25 degrees A.P.I., containing 70% or more petroleum oils as the basic constituent.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If testing 25 degrees A.P.I. or greater
Fuel oils with higher API gravity are classified separately in subheading 2710.19.11 to distinguish lighter distillates from heavy residuals.
If containing biodiesel
Preparations with biodiesel (mono-alkyl esters of fatty acids) are excluded and classified under 2710.19.05 regardless of API gravity.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify API gravity via certified lab testing to confirm classification under 25 degrees; ensure compliance with MARPOL Annex VI sulfur content limits for marine bunker fuel
• Obtain proper certificates of analysis to avoid misclassification as lighter fuels
Related Products under HTS 2710.19.06.50
Bunker C Fuel Oil
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.
Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) 380 cSt
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.
Industrial Boiler Residual Fuel Oil
This residual fuel oil, API gravity <25°, is formulated for large-scale industrial boilers in manufacturing plants, consisting mainly of petroleum distillation bottoms. HTS 2710.19.06.50 covers it as 'other' heavy fuel oils not elsewhere specified.
Power Plant Grade No. 6 Oil
Specially refined No. 6 oil for electricity generation in power plants, with low API gravity under 25 degrees and high petroleum content. Falls under HTS 2710.19.06.50 for other testing under 25° A.P.I. residual fuel oils.
Marine Residual Fuel Oil RMK 500
RMK 500 is a heavy marine residual fuel oil with API under 25°, viscosity around 500 cSt, used in auxiliary engines. Classified in HTS 2710.19.06.50 as other low-API fuel oils from petroleum.
Blended Heavy Fuel Oil IFO 380
IFO 380 is an intermediate fuel oil blend of residuals and distillates, API <25°, for ocean-going vessels. HTS 2710.19.06.50 includes it as 'other' blended fuel oils testing under 25 degrees A.P.I.