Marine Residual Fuel Oil RMK 500 from China
RMK 500 is a marine-grade residual fuel oil with 500 cSt viscosity, API gravity under 25 degrees, designed for auxiliary engines on cargo ships. HTS 2710.19.06 applies to this non-crude, petroleum-based heavy fuel.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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
• Comply with 2020 global sulfur cap (0.5%); provide bunker fuel sulfur test certificates at entry
• Declare as 'fuel for consumption' if bunkering in US waters to potentially defer duties
• Ensure bill of lading specifies 'not for retail' to avoid subheading shifts