No. 4 Fuel Oil (High Sulfur) from China
A medium-weight distillate fuel oil derived from petroleum refining, testing 25 degrees A.P.I. or more with Saybolt Universal viscosity between 45-125 seconds at 37.8°C, containing over 500 ppm sulfur. Classified under HTS 2710.19.11.25 due to its specific gravity, viscosity, and sulfur content meeting the criteria for No. 4-type fuel oils used in industrial heating.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify sulfur content via ISO 8754 test to confirm >500 ppm and avoid misclassification to lower sulfur subheadings
• Provide certificate of analysis showing API gravity and Saybolt viscosity to Customs for proper entry
• Ensure compliance with EPA fuel sulfur regulations for end-use to prevent penalties on import