Blended Distillate Fuel Oil from Germany
Blended distillate fuel oil combines straight-run distillates and cracked stocks, testing 25° A.P.I. or more, for marine or industrial boilers. HTS 2710.19.11 applies as it contains ≥70% petroleum oils, specified as distillate/residual excluding biodiesel.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Submit blending ratios and A.P.I. test results to justify basic petroleum constituent status
• Ensure sulfur content complies with MARPOL for marine fuels to avoid penalties
• Document as fuel, not lube base, to prevent misclassification