B5 Biodiesel Blended Heating Oil

This light heating oil contains 5% biodiesel and 95% petroleum distillate, with ≤15 ppm sulfur, API ≥25°, and viscosity <45 SUS at 37.8°C. Used for residential furnaces, it's classified under HTS 2710.20.10.11 for low-sulfur biodiesel-blended distillate fuels.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2710.19Lower: 17% vs 25%

If without biodiesel but suitable for heating

Heating oils lacking biodiesel go to non-biodiesel subheading.

2710.20.10Same rate: 25%

If sulfur exceeds 15 ppm but ≤500 ppm

Higher sulfur content moves to next low-sulfur tier for fuels.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 25%

If Prepared chemical blends may classify under Chapter 38 if not primarily fuel.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide blend ratio certificates from accredited labs to validate biodiesel content

Check state-specific sulfur regs for heating oil beyond federal 15 ppm limit

Label containers clearly to prevent confusion with marine or off-road fuels