Biodiesel-Blended Residual Fuel Oil IFO 380 from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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