Marine Heavy Fuel Oil MFO 180 Biodiesel Blend from China
MFO 180 heavy fuel oil blended with biodiesel, meeting >125 Saybolt viscosity at 37.8°C and ≥25° API for ocean-going vessels. Falls under HTS 2710.20.1050 as a biodiesel-containing residual/distillate fuel oil. Provides high calorific value for main engines.
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
• Obtain bunker delivery note with viscosity/API certifications matching HTS specs before vessel entry
• Monitor U.S
• Coast Guard VLSFO transition requirements that may affect heavy fuel classifications
• Use NVOCC documentation for bulk liquid imports to streamline customs broker processing