Bunker C Fuel Oil from Mexico
Bunker C, also known as Bunker Fuel Oil, is a high-viscosity residual oil used primarily for marine bunkering and industrial furnaces, with API gravity below 25 degrees due to its heavy hydrocarbon content. Classified under HTS 2710.19.06 as a residual fuel oil from petroleum, not crude, exceeding 70% petroleum oils.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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
• Provide bunker delivery notes and quantity measurements in barrels (158.98 liters at 15.6°C) per US note for accurate customs valuation
• Comply with IMO low-sulfur regulations (0.5% max sulfur globally); test and certify to prevent penalties or reclassification
• Use heated storage tanks during import as Bunker C solidifies below 10°C, avoiding quality disputes at entry