Degreasing Kerosene
Technical grade kerosene for removing grease from metal parts in workshops. HTS 2710.19.26.00 applies to this petroleum fraction excluding jet fuel variants.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If surface-active cleaning preparations
If contains >2% surfactants, becomes cleaning preparation.
If complex mixtures not meeting kerosene specs
Other petroleum oils for distillates outside defined ranges.
If anti-knock or additive-enhanced
Fuel additives classification if performance chemicals added.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide flash point data (>38°C typical) for proper hazmat classification
• Ensure no water or sediment content exceeds specs per ASTM D235
• Document non-jet use to prevent aviation security scrutiny
Related Products under HTS 2710.19.26.00
Industrial Kerosene Solvent
A refined petroleum distillate used primarily as a solvent in industrial cleaning and degreasing applications. It falls under HTS 2710.19.26.00 as kerosene (except jet fuel) with a distillation range typically between 150-275°C, containing over 70% petroleum oils as the basic constituent.
Kerosene Lamp Fuel
Clear, low-odor kerosene refined for use in wick-fed lamps and lanterns, providing clean-burning illumination. Classified under HTS 2710.19.26.00 as it meets kerosene specifications excluding jet fuel types, with petroleum oils comprising over 70% of the product.
Kerosene Stove Fuel
High-purity kerosene designed for pressure or wick stoves in off-grid cooking and heating. It qualifies for HTS 2710.19.26.00 as non-jet kerosene with the required petroleum oil content and distillation profile.
K-1 Kerosene
Premium low-sulfur K-1 grade kerosene for indoor portable heaters and lamps. Classified in HTS 2710.19.26.00 as clear kerosene meeting ASTM D3699 specs, distinct from jet fuel.
Extractor Solvent Kerosene
Narrow-cut kerosene used in solvent extraction processes for oil recovery. Falls under HTS 2710.19.26.00 as qualifying kerosene fraction from petroleum refining.
Odorless Kerosene
Hydrotreated kerosene with minimal odor for household cleaning and thinning. HTS 2710.19.26.00 covers this dearomatized kerosene product excluding jet types.