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.
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 intended for motor fuel use
Motor fuel kerosene has separate classification regardless of exact specs.
If Becomes metal polishes if formulated for cleaning beyond simple burning.
If classified as heating oil
Other fuel oils covering similar distillates used for space heating.
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
• Label containers with ASTM D3699 standards compliance to distinguish from heating oil
• Obtain certificates of analysis showing absence of aromatics above permitted levels for consumer safety
• Comply with CPSC labeling for flammable liquids; common pitfall is improper retail packaging declaration
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 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.
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.
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.