Industrial No. 4 Heating Oil Low Sulfur

Petroleum-based No. 4 fuel oil for commercial heating systems, with ≥25° A.P.I., 45-125 SUS viscosity at 37.8°C, and sulfur ≤500 ppm. Falls under HTS 2710.19.11.15 as a distillate/residual blended fuel oil not elsewhere specified, excluding biodiesel or waste. Commonly used in manufacturing plants and district heating.

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 testing <25 degrees A.P.I.

Heavier residual components change gravity classification within No. 4 oils.

2710.19.90Higher: 32% vs 25%

If not qualifying as distillate/residual fuel oil

Other petroleum preparations ≥70% oil but lacking fuel oil specs go to catch-all 2710.19.90.

2709.00.20Same rate: 25%

If primarily crude oil derived without refining to fuel specs

Minimally processed bituminous mineral oils remain under crude preparations in 2709.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label containers with exact sulfur, viscosity, and A.P.I. per ASTM standards; mismatches lead to penalties

Obtain prior notice via ACE for bulk liquid fuels; prepare bill of lading specifying HTS and volume in barrels