Low-Sulfur Marine Gas Oil (MGO) from China
LS-MGO is a distillate marine fuel with ≤15 ppm sulfur for compliant vessels in Emission Control Areas, matching light fuel oil specs in 2710.19.11.11. High A.P.I. and low viscosity suit auxiliary engines.
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
• Provide ISO 8217 bunker fuel analysis confirming sulfur and viscosity
• Separate from high-sulfur MGO to avoid blending penalties under MARPOL
• Declare vessel end-use for accurate classification