No. 2 Low Sulfur Heating Oil (15-500 ppm)
Distillate heating oil equivalent to No. 2 fuel with sulfur 15-500 ppm, API 25+, viscosity <45 SUS at 37.8°C, over 70% petroleum oils. Falls under HTS 2710.19.11.13 for light residual/distillate fuel oils used in residential and commercial boilers. Refined to meet regional ultra-low sulfur standards.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sulfur content below 15 ppm
Ultra-low sulfur heating oils have dedicated subheading for <15 ppm specs.
If testing under 25 degrees API
Lower gravity classifies as heavier residual fuels rather than light distillates.
If heavily additized beyond 70% base oil
Preparations with significant non-oil additives become biodiesel blends or other chemicals.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include flash point and pour point certifications; heating oils must exceed 38°C flash point for safety
• State sulfur via independent lab analysis; mismatches lead to reclassification or penalties
• Check state-specific sulfur regs (e.g
• NY ultra-low); federal HTS prevails but local use affects labeling
Related Products under HTS 2710.19.11.13
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel (15-500 ppm)
This is a light distillate fuel oil refined from petroleum, testing 25 degrees A.P.I. or more with Saybolt Universal viscosity at 37.8°C less than 45 seconds, containing 15-500 ppm sulfur. It meets HTS 2710.19.11.13 specifications for low-sulfur light fuel oils used primarily in on-road diesel engines and compliant machinery. The classification applies due to its petroleum base exceeding 70% oil content and precise sulfur limits.
Low Sulfur Marine Gas Oil (MGO) 0.1% S
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Industrial Low Sulfur Fuel Oil for Generators
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Blended Low Sulfur Distillate Fuel 100 ppm S
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