2710.20.05.20/Marine Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO 380)/Japan

Marine Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO 380) from Japan

HFO 380 is a heavy fuel oil for marine engines with viscosity >125 Saybolt seconds at 37.8°C, API <25°, and biodiesel incorporation where petroleum exceeds 70%. It matches HTS 2710.20.0520 for blended residual fuels not elsewhere specified. Used in oceangoing vessels requiring heated storage.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

0%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Calculate with your customs valueVerify classification with AI

Import Tips

• Comply with MARPOL Annex VI sulfur limits with test reports; use ISO 8217 standard specs in entry docs

• Pitfall: Incorrect API declaration from uncalibrated hydrometers leads to audits