No. 4 Low-Sulfur Marine Fuel Oil

A No. 4-type distillate fuel oil with Saybolt Universal viscosity between 45-125 seconds at 37.8°C, testing 25° API or more, and containing ≤500 ppm sulfur, designed for marine bunker use. It falls under HTS 2710.20.10.15 due to its specific viscosity, gravity, biodiesel content (≥70% petroleum oils), and low sulfur specification for environmental compliance.

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.

2710.19.11.05Same rate: 25%

If no biodiesel content

Excludes biodiesel-containing oils; pure petroleum distillates without biodiesel fall under 2710.19

2710.20.10.25Same rate: 25%

If sulfur exceeds 500 ppm

Higher sulfur variants (>500 ppm but ≤1,000 ppm) classify separately in subheading

3826.00.10.00Higher: 39.6% vs 25%

If <70% petroleum oils

Preparations with <70% oils as basic constituents move to Chapter 38 biodiesel mixtures

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify sulfur content via ISO 20846/20884 testing and provide certificates to CBP for ≤500 ppm compliance

Ensure documentation proves ≥70% petroleum oil content and biodiesel as basic constituent per Chapter 27 notes

Beware reclassification if viscosity exceeds 125 SUS (may shift to 2710.20.10.25) or sulfur >500 ppm