Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) Fuel from China
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.
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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