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.
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 contains biodiesel blends
Separate subheading for preparations with biodiesel mixed in.
If chemically modified for specific performance
Falls under chemical preparations if additives alter basic kerosene properties.
If highly refined to isolate specific hydrocarbons
Pure cyclic hydrocarbons extracted would classify separately.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for sulfur content (<0.3% typical) to meet clean-burning standards; document via COA
• Declare exact end-use to prevent reclassification as waste oil or biodiesel blends
• Use UN-approved containers; watch for DOT hazardous material shipping requirements
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.
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.