Industrial Boiler Heavy Fuel Oil HFO Biodiesel Mix from China
HFO for stationary boilers blended with biodiesel, >125 Saybolt sec viscosity at 37.8°C, API ≥25°, used in manufacturing heat processes. HTS 2710.20.1050 covers this as biodiesel-blended heavy fuel preparation with ≥70% petroleum oils. Essential for cement kilns and steel mills.
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
• Provide end-use certificates for industrial application to distinguish from motor fuels
• Test for sediment and water content (<1%) per ASTM D96 to meet quality import standards
• Coordinate with pipeline operators for heated transfer requirements of viscous heavy fuels