No. 4 Fuel Oil (Standard Grade)
A medium-viscosity distillate fuel oil with a Saybolt Universal viscosity at 37.8°C between 45 and 125 seconds, classified under HTS 2710.20.0510 due to its API gravity under 25 degrees and specific viscosity range defining No. 4-type fuel oils. Primarily used for industrial heating and marine applications where higher viscosity provides stable combustion.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If viscosity under 45 seconds
Lower viscosity fuels fall into lighter distillate categories outside No. 4 specification.
If viscosity exceeds 125 seconds
Higher viscosity qualifies as No. 5 or 6 residual fuel oils in different subheadings.
If biodiesel content under 70% petroleum oils
Preparations with less than 70% petroleum base shift to rare earth/mineral preparations heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain lab certification confirming Saybolt viscosity (45-125 sec at 37.8°C) and API gravity under 25° to avoid reclassification
• Include bill of lading specifying volume in barrels (158.98L at 15.6°C) and any biodiesel content for accurate duty calculation
• Ensure compliance with EPA fuel quality standards; common pitfall is mislabeling as lighter distillates leading to audits
Related Products under HTS 2710.20.05.10
Blended No. 4 Marine Bunker Fuel
A No. 4-type fuel oil blended for marine bunker use, meeting the 45-125 SUS viscosity at 37.8°C and under 25° API per HTS 2710.20.0510 criteria. Contains permitted biodiesel and bituminous mineral oils for ship propulsion in intermediate ports.
Industrial No. 4 Heating Oil
Heavy distillate fuel oil for industrial boilers with Saybolt viscosity 45-125 seconds at 37.8°C and API <25°, precisely matching HTS 2710.20.0510 for No. 4-type oils. May include biodiesel blends not classified as waste.
Power Plant No. 4 Residual Fuel
Residual-type No. 4 fuel oil for power generation, with precise 45-125 SUS viscosity at 37.8°C and sub-25° API gravity under HTS 2710.20.0510. Blended from bituminous minerals for high-energy stationary engines.
No. 4-Type Bituminous Fuel Oil
Fuel oil derived from bituminous minerals meeting No. 4 specifications: 45-125 SUS at 37.8°C, API under 25°, classified HTS 2710.20.0510. Used in asphalt plants and heavy machinery.
Biodiesel-Blended No. 4 Fuel Oil
No. 4-type fuel oil containing biodiesel (mono-alkyl esters) with 70%+ petroleum oils, viscosity 45-125 SUS at 37.8°C, API <25° per HTS 2710.20.0510. Designed for compliant low-emission industrial burners.