High Sulfur Heavy Fuel Oil from Japan
High sulfur HFO with API under 25 degrees serves markets without scrubbers, from straight-run atmospheric residue. Fits HTS 2710.19.06 as >70% petroleum residual fuel oil.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Sulfur % certified >1% but <3.5%; US allows higher for non-marine
• Demurrage risks high; ensure receiver has heated facilities
• Not for US coastal marine use post-2020 without scrubber proof