No. 6 Fuel Oil from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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