Power Plant No. 4 Residual Fuel from China
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.
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
• Include generator compatibility specs; wrong viscosity damages turbines and triggers liability
• Periodic entry reporting for large volumes; avoid daily manifests to reduce paperwork
• Check state-specific clean air rules; high sulfur variants may require secondary treatment