Industrial Kerosene Solvent from China
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.
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
• Verify flash point and distillation specs via lab testing to confirm classification as kerosene, not light oils (2710.12)
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure compliance with EPA fuel regulations and spill prevention protocols
• Avoid misclassification as jet fuel; provide end-use certification for non-aviation applications