Industrial Boiler Heavy Fuel Oil HFO Biodiesel Mix from Japan
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 — 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
• 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