IFO 180 Heavy Marine Fuel from China
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.
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
• 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