No. 4 Fuel Oil Ultra-Low Sulfur

A medium-viscosity distillate fuel oil derived from petroleum refining, testing 25 degrees A.P.I. or more with Saybolt Universal viscosity at 37.8°C between 45 and 125 seconds, containing ≤500 ppm sulfur. Classified under HTS 2710.19.11.15 due to its specifications as a No. 4-type fuel oil for industrial heating and power generation. Used primarily in boilers and large burners where low sulfur reduces 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 sulfur content exceeds 500 ppm but ≤1,000 ppm

Higher sulfur variants of No. 4 fuel oils shift to 2710.19.11.10 due to less stringent emission specs.

2710.19Same rate: 25%

If viscosity <45 SUS at 37.8°C

Lower viscosity No. 4-type oils fall under 2710.19.15 as lighter distillates.

2710.12.15Same rate: 25%

If 90%+ distills at ≤210°C (light oils)

Meets light oil definition per subheading note, reclassifying from residual-type to distillates in 2710.12.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify sulfur content via ISO 20846 or ASTM D5453 testing; certificates required for customs clearance to confirm ≤500 ppm

Provide detailed specification sheets including A.P.I. gravity, viscosity at 37.8°C, and flash point to avoid reclassification