Blended Biodiesel Heavy Fuel Oil from China
Heavy fuel oil blended with mono-alkyl fatty acid esters (biodiesel) for reduced emissions, API under 25°. Fits HTS 2710.20.05 as biodiesel-containing residual fuel from bituminous minerals.
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)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Validate biodiesel derivation from vegetable/animal fats per chapter note definitions
• Avoid reclassification by ensuring petroleum oils remain the 'basic constituents' (>70%)
• Prepare sustainability certifications for green energy import incentives