Bunker C Fuel Oil from Mexico
Bunker C is a high-viscosity residual fuel oil from crude oil distillation, meeting HTS 2710.19.11.50 criteria with Saybolt viscosity >125 seconds at 37.8°C and API ≥25°. Primarily used as marine bunker fuel for large ships. Its classification reflects its role as a heavy fuel oil preparation with dominant petroleum content.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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
• Provide sulfur content analysis to meet EPA and MARPOL regulations during customs clearance
• Use temperature-controlled storage declarations to prevent viscosity changes during transit
• Confirm no biodiesel blending, as that excludes from this subheading per chapter notes