Marine Diesel Oil (MDO) High Sulfur from Mexico
A blend of diesel and heavier oils used as fuel for marine auxiliary engines and smaller vessels, with API gravity ≥25° and low viscosity <45 SUS. It exceeds 500 ppm sulfur, suitable for international waters outside ECA zones, classified under HTS 2710.20.10.04 as No. 2/3 diesel fuel oil. The biodiesel content qualifies it within this specific preparation subheading.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Obtain bunker delivery notes and sulfur analysis to comply with MARPOL Annex VI for high-sulfur marine fuels
• Confirm biodiesel blend percentage ≥70% petroleum oils; bulk shipments require temperature-corrected volume measurements at 15.6°C