IFO 180 Heavy Marine Fuel

IFO 180 (Intermediate Fuel Oil) is a blended heavy fuel with >125 Saybolt viscosity at 37.8°C, <25° API, incorporating biodiesel while maintaining >70% petroleum base. HTS 2710.20.0520 applies to this marine-grade residual for auxiliary engines. Meets global bunkering standards.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2710.19Lower: 17% vs 25%

If pure petroleum IFO without biodiesel

Non-biodiesel intermediate fuels use the general distillate subheading.

2710.20.25.00Same rate: 25%

If higher flash point variants

Flash point >70°C fuels for safety have separate residual classifications.

2701.12.00Same rate: 25%

If bituminous coal-derived

Coal-based fuels with matching volatiles/calorific value fall under coal headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Align with IMO 2020 low-sulfur specs via bunker delivery notes; declare in barrels (158.98L at 15.6°C)

Avoid reclassification by not diluting with lighter oils pre-entry

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Power Plant Residual Fuel Oil (B20 Blend)

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