High-Sulfur Biodiesel Blend No. 4 Heating Oil

A No. 4-grade heating oil preparation containing biodiesel and >70% petroleum distillates, with sulfur >500 ppm, API ≥25°, and viscosity 45-125 seconds SUS. Classified in HTS 2710.20.1025 for its fuel oil characteristics and high sulfur in non-retail bulk form.

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.

2710.20.10Same rate: 25%

If viscosity exceeding 125 SUS

Heavier viscosity pushes classification to No. 5 or 6-type residual fuels.

2716.00.00.00Lower: Free vs 25%

If electrical energy component included

Hybrid fuel-energy products may fall under electrical energy heading per Chapter notes.

3403.19Lower: 15.8% vs 25%

If lubricity-enhanced with >30% non-petroleum lubes

Significant lubricant additives shift to Chapter 34 lubricating preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) content analysis for biodiesel verification

Use temperature-compensated density measurements for accurate API gravity declaration

Monitor for sediment/water content to prevent pipeline rejection during transport