Low-Sulfur Home Heating Oil No. 2 (15 ppm S with Biodiesel) from China
No. 2 distillate heating oil blended with biodiesel, featuring ≤15 ppm sulfur, API gravity ≥25°, and viscosity <45 Saybolt seconds, fitting HTS 2710.20.10.05. Used in residential boilers and furnaces, it supports ultra-low sulfur regulations for cleaner combustion. Over 70% petroleum distillates qualify it as a basic oil preparation.
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
• Comply with ASTM D975 standards for diesel/heating oil specs; include sulfur analysis reports from accredited labs
• Pitfall: failing to mark 'heating oil' vs 'diesel' can trigger highway use taxes