No. 3 Fuel Oil Low-Sulfur (15-500 ppm) from Germany

No. 3 fuel oil, a slightly heavier light distillate than No. 2, is used for industrial heating and marine applications where low sulfur is required, with viscosity under 45 Saybolt Universal seconds at 37.8°C and API 25° or higher. Its sulfur content between 15-500 ppm qualifies it precisely for HTS 2710.19.11.07, excluding it from crude, waste, or biodiesel-containing oils. This grade bridges light fuels for regulatory compliance in emissions-controlled areas.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

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Rate breakdown

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

Provide Saybolt viscosity test results (<45 sec) and sulfur analysis per ISO methods; label containers clearly as 'No. 3 Fuel Oil' to prevent reclassification

Monitor for blending with biodiesel, which requires different subheading; ensure vessel cleanliness to avoid contamination claims