Low-Sulfur No. 3 Diesel Fuel Oil

No. 3 diesel oil with 100-450 ppm sulfur, light viscosity <45 SUS at 37.8°C, API ≥25°, containing biodiesel blend. Fits HTS 2710.20.10.03 as Fuel Oil No. 3 diesel per hierarchy specs. Used in medium-speed engines and some off-road applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2710.20Same rate: 25%

If for higher viscosity versions

No. 3 diesel with ≥45 SUS viscosity moves to the next subheading.

2710.19Lower: 17% vs 25%

If non-biodiesel equivalent

Without biodiesel, classifies under general petroleum distillates.

2709.00.20Same rate: 25%

If derived primarily from bituminous minerals

Oils from bituminous minerals (not petroleum) may fall under crude-like preparations in 2709.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document Saybolt viscosity test results (<45 sec) to distinguish from heavier fuels

Comply with MARPOL Annex VI if marine use; include sulfur analysis reports

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