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Heavy Fuel Oil M-100 from China

Heavy fuel oil M-100 is a viscous mixture of hydrocarbons derived from petroleum refining, containing less than 50% of any single hydrocarbon compound by weight. It is used primarily in industrial boilers, power plants, and large marine engines. Classified under HTS 2710.19.45 as a mixture of hydrocarbons not elsewhere specified with the specified composition limit.

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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Obtain a Certificate of Analysis verifying hydrocarbon composition to confirm <50% single compound and ≥70% petroleum oils

• Ensure compliance with US EPA fuel quality standards and provide sulfur content documentation for customs clearance

• Avoid misclassification as crude oil (2709) by proving it is a refined product; common pitfall is inadequate flash point testing