B5 Biodiesel Blended Heating Oil from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• 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