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Bunker C Heavy Fuel Oil from Japan

Bunker C is a heavy residual fuel oil with high viscosity exceeding 125 Saybolt Universal seconds at 37.8°C, derived from petroleum refining residues. It falls under HTS 2710.20.0520 as a distillate and residual fuel oil testing under 25 degrees A.P.I., containing biodiesel blends where petroleum oils exceed 70% by weight. Primarily used for marine propulsion in large ships.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

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Rate breakdown

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

Import Tips

• Verify Saybolt viscosity certification and API gravity via independent lab tests to confirm classification; ensure biodiesel content documentation meets 'basic constituents' threshold

• Common pitfall: misclassifying as lighter distillates if pre-heated samples alter viscosity readings