Kerosene Lamp Fuel from China
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.
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
• 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