Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel (15-500 ppm) from China
This is a light distillate fuel oil derived from petroleum, tested at 25 degrees A.P.I. or more with Saybolt Universal viscosity at 37.8°C less than 45 seconds, containing biodiesel and sulfur between 15-500 ppm. It meets HTS 2710.20.10.13 specifications for blended fuel oils used in on-road diesel engines compliant with EPA standards. The biodiesel content ensures it qualifies under the biodiesel-containing subheading.
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 via ISO 20846 or ASTM D5453 testing certificates; ensure biodiesel percentage documentation for blending verification
• Comply with EPA fuel quality regs and obtain proper TSCA certification
• Avoid misdeclaration as crude to prevent reclassification