Biodiesel-Blended Residual Fuel Oil IFO 380 from China
IFO 380 is an intermediate fuel oil with viscosity >125 Saybolt seconds at 37.8°C, API ≥25°, blended with biodiesel for marine propulsion. Classified under HTS 2710.20.1050 due to its heavy fuel characteristics and biodiesel incorporation as a basic constituent. Primarily used in shipping vessels requiring high-energy density fuels.
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 detailed blend composition certificates showing biodiesel percentage and petroleum base to validate 70%+ oil content requirement
• Comply with MARPOL Annex VI sulfur limits (<3.5% for global trade) with test reports to facilitate smooth CBP clearance
• Avoid misdeclaration as lighter distillates by including flash point (>60°C) and viscosity specs in entry documentation