No. 1 Diesel Fuel from China
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.
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify cloud point data for winter-grade confirmation in import declarations
• Avoid blending declarations that could trigger biodiesel subheadings
• Require supplier affidavits on no waste oil inclusion