No. 6 Residual Fuel Oil from Canada

No. 6 residual fuel oil is the heaviest fraction from crude distillation, used in cement kilns and steam generators, with low API gravity under 25 degrees indicating high density. HTS 2710.19.06 covers this as a non-crude petroleum residual fuel exceeding 70% oil content.

Duty Rate — Canada → 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

Pre-clear with CBP via ACE entry summary including flash point (>60°C) to classify as fuel, not dangerous goods

Avoid blending errors; ensure no biodiesel addition to stay in 2710.19.06 rather than 2710.19.20

Document chain of custody from refinery to ensure not classified as waste oil if recycled content exceeds thresholds