Premium Off-Road Diesel

Dyed red premium off-road diesel with ≤15 ppm sulfur powers construction equipment, classified under 2710.19.11.11 for its light distillate properties and low emissions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2710.19.11Same rate: 25%

If undyed or highway-legal versions

Lack of dye shifts to general distillate fuel subheadings.

3826.00.30.00Higher: 41.5% vs 25%

If biodiesel blends >5%

Fatty acid methyl ester content triggers biodiesel provisions.

2710.20Lower: 10% vs 25%

If industrial motor oils

Lubricating base stocks from same distillate differ by end-use.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document dye marker presence and non-highway declaration to claim exemptions

Test for undyed content; off-spec risks highway fuel penalties

Use NTEA certifications for equipment-specific blends

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