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.

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.

2710.19Same rate: 25%

If testing under 25 degrees A.P.I.

Lower A.P.I. gravity distillate/residual fuel oils fall under the subheading for heavier oils.

2710.12.15Same rate: 25%

If 90% or more distills at 210°C (light oils)

Products meeting the light oil distillation test per ISO 3405 are classified separately from fuel oils.

3826.00Lower: 16.5% vs 25%

If containing biodiesel or used as a preparation with additives

Preparations with biodiesel or not primarily petroleum-based shift to miscellaneous chemical preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify A.P.I. gravity certification from supplier to confirm classification under 2710.19.11 (25° or more)

Ensure no biodiesel content exceeds thresholds to avoid reclassification; provide lab test reports

Comply with EPA fuel quality standards and obtain proper import permits for fuel oils

Related Products under HTS 2710.19.11

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.

Marine Gas Oil (MGO)

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.