No. 2 Fuel Oil Ultra-Low Sulfur (15-500 ppm) from Germany
No. 2 fuel oil is a light distillate fuel oil used primarily for heating buildings and as diesel engine fuel in non-road applications, with a Saybolt Universal viscosity at 37.8°C less than 45 seconds and API gravity of 25 degrees or more. It contains more than 15 ppm but not more than 500 ppm sulfur, classifying it under HTS 2710.19.11.07 as a distillate fuel oil meeting low-sulfur environmental standards. This specification distinguishes it from higher sulfur variants and crude oils.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
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Import Tips
• Obtain independent lab certification of sulfur content (15-500 ppm) and viscosity to comply with HTS criteria; verify API gravity ≥25° via ASTM D287
• Include bill of lading specifying 'No. 2 fuel oil' and avoid misclassification as motor fuel
• Check EPA sulfur regs for end-use and state-specific fuel standards