Biodiesel-Blended Kerosene High Sulfur Variant

Kerosene-range distillate blended with biodiesel for non-aviation heating burners, meeting light fuel oil specs: ≥25° API, <45 SUS viscosity, >500 ppm sulfur. Classified under HTS 2710.20.10.14 for biodiesel-containing high-sulfur light fuels.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2710.19Lower: 17% vs 25%

If aviation-grade kerosene

Jet fuel kerosenes have dedicated subheadings with stricter purity/sulfur specs.

2710.12.15Same rate: 25%

If 90%+ distills below 210°C

Light oils meeting the 210°C distillation test fall under motor spirit subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Differentiate from jet fuel (lower sulfur) with end-use declarations; test for kerosene distillation range per ASTM D86; avoid aviation packaging to prevent misclassification

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