No. 4 Fuel Oil (Standard Grade) from China
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.
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
• 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