No. 4 Low-Sulfur Marine Fuel Oil from China
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.
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 20846/20884 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