Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) 380 cSt from China
HFO 380 cSt is a residual fuel oil with viscosity of 380 centistokes at 50°C, used in power plants and large boilers, featuring API gravity under 25 degrees from its bituminous mineral origins. It qualifies for HTS 2710.19.06 as a blended residual fuel oil with predominant petroleum content.
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
• Submit viscosity and density tests (ASTM D445/D1298) to substantiate API gravity under 25 degrees and residual nature
• Monitor for water/sediment content (<1%) with lab reports to avoid waste oil classification under 2710.91
• Declare in metric tons or barrels accurately, as density variations affect volume-to-weight conversions for duty assessment