No. 4 Low-Sulfur Marine Fuel Oil from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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