No. 3 Fuel Oil High Sulfur
A medium distillate fuel oil known as No. 3, with viscosity under 45 Saybolt Universal seconds at 37.8°C, API gravity of 25° or higher, and sulfur exceeding 500 ppm. Classified under HTS 2710.20.10.08 for its high-sulfur light fuel oil properties derived from petroleum refining. Commonly used in older industrial burners and marine applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If viscosity 45 seconds or more
Higher viscosity classifies it as heavier fuel oil in adjacent subheadings.
If prepared with significant non-petroleum additives
Biodiesel blends with <70% petroleum may qualify as chemical preparations in Chapter 38.
If for motor fuel use rather than heating
Light oils intended as motor spirit fall under gasoline subheadings.
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• Include flash point and viscosity test reports per ASTM standards; check state-specific sulfur caps for resale; use ISPM 15 compliant packaging for drum shipments
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Blended No. 2 Biodiesel Fuel Oil High Sulfur
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Marine Bunker Fuel Oil No. 2 High Sulfur
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