No. 2 Fuel Oil High Sulfur from China
A light distillate fuel oil classified under HTS 2710.19.11.08 due to its API gravity of 25 degrees or more, Saybolt Universal viscosity at 37.8°C less than 45 seconds, and sulfur content exceeding 500 ppm. It is primarily used for heating and industrial boilers where high sulfur variants are permitted. This meets the criteria for Fuel Oils Nos. 2 and 3 as non-crude petroleum oils with over 70% petroleum content.
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
• Verify sulfur content via ISO or ASTM testing methods to confirm >500 ppm for this subheading; obtain certificates of analysis from suppliers
• Ensure compliance with EPA sulfur regulations for end-use in permitted areas
• Document API gravity and viscosity specs to avoid reclassification during customs exam