No. 4-Type Bituminous Fuel Oil from China

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.

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

Specify bituminous mineral origin in commercial invoice for accurate heading classification

Calorific value testing recommended; bituminous often >5,833 kcal/kg like 2701.12

Avoid retail packaging; bulk only to prevent 3304 reclassification if skin-care marketed