Marine Gas Oil (MGO) from China
Marine gas oil is a distillate bunker fuel testing 25° A.P.I. or higher, used in auxiliary engines on ships. HTS 2710.19.11 covers it as a petroleum-based distillate fuel oil without biodiesel.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Comply with IMO low-sulfur regs; test and certify <0.1% sulfur for SECA zones
• Bunker delivery notes must detail A.P.I. and density for customs
• Use ISO tanks; declare as IMO Class 3 flammable liquid