Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) Blend with Biodiesel from China
A biodiesel-blended heavy fuel oil with API under 25 degrees, designed for industrial furnaces and marine applications where renewable content is mandated. HTS 2710.20.05 applies as it contains biodiesel and qualifies as residual fuel oil with over 70% petroleum base.
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
• Document biodiesel percentage and fatty acid ester composition to validate 'biodiesel' per chapter definition
• Prepare for customs scrutiny on blending ratios to prevent misclassification as waste oils
• Register with biofuel import programs if applicable for duty exemptions or credits