No. 2 Diesel Fuel Oil (High Sulfur) from China
A middle distillate petroleum oil used primarily as fuel for diesel engines in trucks, buses, and off-road equipment, testing 25 degrees A.P.I. or more with Saybolt Universal viscosity at 37.8°C less than 45 seconds. It contains more than 500 ppm sulfur, distinguishing it from ultra-low sulfur diesel, and falls under HTS 2710.20.10.04 as a light fuel oil No. 2 classified as diesel. This classification applies to non-road and locomotive use where higher sulfur content is permitted.
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 via ASTM D5453 testing exceeds 500 ppm and document with certificates for CBP compliance
• Ensure product meets 25° API gravity and <45 SUS viscosity at 37.8°C; provide lab reports to prevent reclassification as crude or other fuels