Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel No. 2 from China

A light distillate fuel oil classified as No. 2 diesel with sulfur content between 15 and 500 ppm, testing 25 degrees A.P.I. or more and Saybolt Universal viscosity under 45 seconds at 37.8°C. It falls under HTS 2710.20.10.03 due to its specific sulfur limits, API gravity, and viscosity matching the subheading for diesel fuel oils containing biodiesel. Used primarily for on-road vehicles compliant with EPA standards.

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

Verify sulfur content certification via ASTM D5453 testing to confirm 15-500 ppm range for HTS 2710.20.10.03 classification

Include biodiesel percentage documentation as it must contain biodiesel per the heading; ensure EPA fuel certification for U.S. entry

Avoid misclassification by checking viscosity and API gravity; common pitfall is confusing with higher sulfur diesel under 2710.19