No. 2-G Grade Diesel Fuel

Grade No. 2-G diesel per ASTM D975, ultra-low sulfur (≤15 ppm), suitable for general on-road use with API ≥25° and low viscosity <45s at 37.8°C, precisely matching HTS 2710.19.11.02 criteria for light distillate fuel oils. It's a straight-run or cracked petroleum distillate used in trucks and buses. Ensures compliance with highway diesel sulfur caps.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2710.19Same rate: 25%

If testing <25 degrees A.P.I.

Lower API gravity fuels shift to 2710.19.10, as the subheading divides based on density markers.

2710.20.15Same rate: 25%

If containing biodiesel

Any biodiesel inclusion excludes it from 2710.19, placing it under 2710.20 per chapter notes.

2710.19.16Same rate: 25%

If for off-road or marine use designations

Non-highway diesel with same specs may classify under 2710.19.16 based on labeled end-use.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit ASTM D975 compliance reports including sulfur, flash point, and viscosity tests; segregate from higher-sulfur fuels during transport to prevent contamination; declare exact API gravity to confirm subheading fit

Related Products under HTS 2710.19.11.02

Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel No. 2

This is a light distillate fuel oil classified as No. 2 diesel with sulfur content not exceeding 15 ppm, meeting the specifications for 2710.19.11.02 due to its API gravity of 25 degrees or more, Saybolt Universal viscosity under 45 seconds at 37.8°C, and use as a primary fuel for diesel engines. It is refined from petroleum or bituminous minerals, excluding crude, biodiesel, and waste oils. Commonly used in on-road vehicles to comply with EPA emissions standards.

Low-Sulfur Automotive Diesel Fuel

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Winterized Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel

No. 2 diesel additized for cold weather performance, ≤15 ppm sulfur, API ≥25°, viscosity <45s, classified under HTS 2710.19.11.02 as it remains a basic petroleum distillate fuel oil preparation >70% oils. Prevents gelling in sub-zero temperatures for reliable engine starts. Used in northern climates for vehicles.

High Cetane Index Diesel Fuel No. 2

Premium No. 2 diesel with enhanced cetane index >45 and ≤15 ppm sulfur, API ≥25°, <45s viscosity, fitting HTS 2710.19.11.02 for low-sulfur light distillate fuel oils from petroleum. Improves combustion efficiency in modern diesel engines. Ideal for heavy-duty trucks.

On-Road Compliant ULS Diesel

Ultra-low sulfur diesel specifically formulated for highway vehicles, ≤15 ppm S, meeting 2710.19.11.02 with light fuel oil specs: API ≥25°, viscosity <45s at 37.8°C. Petroleum-based No. 2 distillate excluding waste or biodiesel. Reduces SOx emissions per Clean Air Act.

ASTM D975 No. 2 Diesel Grade S15

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