No. 2-G Grade Diesel Fuel from China
Grade No. 2-G diesel per ASTM D975, a general-purpose middle distillate with 15-500 ppm sulfur, low viscosity, and high A.P.I. gravity for off-road, heating, or generator applications. It fits HTS 2710.19.11.03 as a light fuel oil diesel not qualifying for ultra-low sulfur exemptions.
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
• Reference ASTM D975 specs in import docs; test for cetane number and sulfur to avoid disputes
• Differentiate from No. 1 diesel by viscosity declarations; improper specs lead to duty adjustments
• For bulk imports, ensure storage tanks meet EPA secondary containment rules post-entry