Marine Gas Oil Low Sulfur No. 2 from China
Marine gas oil (MGO) No. 2 equivalent with ≤15 ppm sulfur for auxiliary engines in Emission Control Areas (ECAs), API ≥25, viscosity <45 SUS. Classifies under HTS 2710.19.11.05 as light fuel oil No. 2/3. Meets IMO 2020 sulfur cap for coastal shipping.
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 bunker delivery notes and ISO 8217 test reports proving marine fuel specs
• Differentiate from crude; provide refinery certificates for processed distillate status