High Sulfur Kerosene Fuel from Germany
Kerosene-grade petroleum distillate for heating or industrial burners, with >25° API, <45 SUS viscosity at 37.8°C, and sulfur >500 ppm. Classified under HTS 2710.19.11.14 as a light fuel oil preparation containing 70%+ petroleum oils as basic constituents.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct flash point testing (ASTM D-93) to distinguish from jet fuel classifications in other subheadings
• Label containers clearly with sulfur content and viscosity specs to facilitate customs clearance
• Monitor for blending with biodiesel, which would exclude it from this heading per chapter notes