Industrial Boiler Residual Fuel Oil from China
Residual fuel oil formulated for large industrial boilers, testing under 25° A.P.I., often blended with biodiesel for emissions compliance. It meets HTS 2710.20.05 as a petroleum-based distillate/residual fuel with biodiesel inclusion.
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%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include flash point and viscosity specs in documentation to distinguish from lighter oils
• Watch for seasonal demand fluctuations affecting bonding and storage requirements
• Ensure no pharmaceutical or cosmetic additives that could invoke other chapter exclusions