No. 2-G Grade Fuel Oil Ultra-Low Sulfur from China
No. 2-G fuel oil is a light distillate used in generators and smaller boilers, with sulfur ≤15 ppm, meeting 2710.19.11.05 specs for API ≥25 and viscosity <45 SUS at 37.8°C. Designed for standby power applications with low emissions. Commonly imported for emergency generators.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include generator compatibility specs in entry docs to affirm fuel oil classification
• Test for water/sediment content; contaminated lots often rejected at ports
• Avoid classifying as kerosene if flash point exceeds limits; precise testing required