Power Plant Residual Fuel Oil

Residual fuel oil for power plants meets HTS 2710.19.11.50 with >125 Saybolt viscosity at 37.8°C and ≥25° API, derived from bituminous mineral processing. Contains ≥70% petroleum oils as base, excluding biodiesel per notes. Essential for large-scale electricity generation.

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.

2710.12.45Same rate: 25%

If motor fuel blends with lighter distillates

Fuel oils intended for engines classify differently from stationary heavy fuels.

2710.20Lower: 10% vs 25%

If imported as finished lubricating oils

Lubricants have separate headings even if viscosity matches.

2713.20.00Same rate: 25%

If petroleum bitumen derived

Bituminous preparations for paving exclude from general fuel oils.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide refinery origin certificates to prove non-crude petroleum oil status

Conduct pre-shipment viscosity testing to avoid disputes at entry

Label containers clearly as fuel to prevent mix-up with motor spirit headings