Marine Residual Fuel Oil RMK 500 from Japan
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 — 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
• 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