Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) Biodiesel Blend from China
Heavy Fuel Oil blended with biodiesel, testing under 25° A.P.I., serves as a low-cost energy source for ships and factories. HTS 2710.20.05.50 covers this as a residual fuel oil preparation with >70% petroleum oils and biodiesel, excluding waste or crude. Its density distinguishes it from lighter distillates.
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
• Conduct density tests per ASTM standards pre-shipment to confirm sub-25° A.P.I.; discrepancies lead to audits
• Provide blending ratios and origin certificates for biodiesel to trace fatty acid esters compliance
• Avoid common error of bulk packaging mislabeling; use UN-approved tanks for IMO hazardous goods