Kerosene Fuel Oil

Kerosene is a straight-run petroleum distillate with high A.P.I. gravity (typically 35-45°), used for heating and lighting. Under HTS 2710.19.11, it is classified as a distillate fuel oil due to its petroleum base exceeding 70% and exclusion from light oil definitions.

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.

2710.12.25Same rate: 25%

If 90% distills at 210°C

Light kerosene meeting the precise distillation test is under light oils subheading.

3405.20.00Higher: 35% vs 25%

If metal working emulsions

If prepared for industrial metalworking, it becomes a Chapter 34 preparation.

3811.90.00Higher: 41.5% vs 25%

If antiknock additive blends

Fuel oils with substantial non-petroleum additives shift to fuel additives.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm distillation range via ISO 3405 method to ensure not qualifying as light oil

Include safety data sheets (SDS) detailing flash point for hazmat declarations

Related Products under HTS 2710.19.11

No. 2 Fuel Oil

No. 2 fuel oil is a distillate fuel oil derived from petroleum refining, used primarily for heating buildings and as a diesel engine fuel. It meets HTS 2710.19.11 criteria as it tests 25 degrees A.P.I. or more and contains over 70% petroleum oils as the basic constituent, excluding biodiesel and waste oils.

Home Heating Oil

Home heating oil, typically No. 2 grade, is a petroleum distillate used in residential furnaces for space heating. Classified under HTS 2710.19.11 due to its A.P.I. gravity of 25° or higher and composition exceeding 70% petroleum oils, distinct from crude or waste.

Diesel Fuel (Non-Road)

Off-road diesel fuel is a middle distillate petroleum product with A.P.I. gravity of 25° or more, used in construction equipment and generators. It qualifies for HTS 2710.19.11 as a distillate fuel oil not containing biodiesel and meeting the petroleum content threshold.

Blended Distillate Fuel Oil

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.

Industrial Boiler Fuel Oil

Industrial boiler fuel oil is a light distillate (≥25° A.P.I.) petroleum product for process heating in manufacturing. It falls under HTS 2710.19.11 as a non-crude preparation with petroleum oils as the basic ≥70% constituent.

No. 1 Diesel Fuel

No. 1 diesel (Diesel 1-D) is a low-viscosity distillate fuel oil with A.P.I. gravity over 25°, used in cold climates for better flow. Classified in HTS 2710.19.11 for its petroleum distillate nature excluding biodiesel and light oil specs.