Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) Fuel
Ultra-low sulfur diesel is a light fuel oil refined from petroleum with sulfur content not exceeding 15 ppm, testing 25 degrees A.P.I. or more, and Saybolt Universal viscosity under 45 seconds at 37.8°C. It meets strict environmental regulations for on-road vehicle use and falls under HTS 2710.20.10.11 due to its biodiesel blending potential and precise fuel oil specifications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not containing biodiesel
Excludes biodiesel blends, shifting to general light fuel oils without biofuel component.
If testing under 25 degrees A.P.I.
Lower API gravity classifies it as heavier distillate fuel oil.
If biodiesel content dominates over 70% petroleum oils
Biodiesel-heavy preparations fall under rare chemical preparations rather than petroleum-based.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify sulfur content certification via ASTM D5453 testing to confirm ≤15 ppm compliance
• Ensure biodiesel blend documentation meets EPA renewable fuel standards for entry
• Avoid misclassification as jet fuel by confirming viscosity and API gravity specs
Related Products under HTS 2710.20.10.11
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.
Low-Sulfur B20 Diesel Fuel Blend
A 20% biodiesel and 80% petroleum light fuel oil blend with max 15 ppm sulfur, meeting 25+° API and <45 SUS viscosity specs. Designed for heavy-duty trucks, it qualifies under HTS 2710.20.10.11 as a biodiesel-containing distillate fuel oil.
No. 2 Low-Sulfur Biodiesel Fuel Oil
Standard No. 2 distillate fuel oil blended with biodiesel, ≤15 ppm sulfur, API gravity 25-40°, viscosity <45 SUS. Common for generators and boilers, classified in HTS 2710.20.10.11 for its low-sulfur, biodiesel light fuel profile.
15 ppm Sulfur Marine Diesel Blend
Biodiesel-blended marine distillate fuel with ≤15 ppm sulfur, light viscosity <45 SUS, API ≥25°. Meets IMO 2020 global sulfur cap for auxiliary engines, under HTS 2710.20.10.11.
B7 Off-Road Diesel with Biodiesel
7% biodiesel blended off-road light diesel fuel, sulfur ≤15 ppm, viscosity <45 SUS at 37.8°C, API 25°+. Used in construction equipment, classified HTS 2710.20.10.11.