No. 4 Ultra-Low Sulfur Industrial Fuel Oil from China
Industrial-grade No. 4 fuel oil blended with biodiesel, featuring ≤500 ppm sulfur, 25°+ API gravity, and 45-125 SUS viscosity at 37.8°C for use in boilers and heavy machinery. Classified under 2710.20.10.15 for its low-sulfur profile, specific physical properties, and predominant petroleum oil composition.
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
• Submit ASTM D396-compliant test reports for viscosity, API gravity, and sulfur to avoid misclassification
• Confirm biodiesel derivation from Chapter 27 note (mono-alkyl esters) with supplier affidavits