Power Plant Start-Up Fuel High Sulfur

Light distillate used for gas turbine start-up, meeting 2710.19.11 specs with >500 ppm sulfur. HTS 2710.19.11.14 classification for utility fuel oils.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

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

Alternative Classifications

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2710.19.16Same rate: 25%

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