Biodiesel-Blended Heating Oil (Low Sulfur) from China
A blended distillate fuel oil for residential heating, containing over 70% petroleum oils with biodiesel, 25+ degrees A.P.I., viscosity <45 SUS at 37.8°C, and sulfur 15-500 ppm. Classified under HTS 2710.20.10.13 due to its light fuel oil specs and biodiesel incorporation for cleaner combustion. Used in home furnaces meeting regional ultra-low sulfur standards.
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
• Provide flash point and cetane number certifications; label clearly for end-use as heating oil to avoid motor fuel taxes
• Check state-specific sulfur regs and ensure chain of custody for biodiesel origin