No. 6 Fuel Oil with 20% Biodiesel Blend from Japan
A 80/20 blend of No. 6 residual fuel oil and biodiesel, exhibiting Saybolt viscosity >125 sec at 37.8°C and API gravity ≥25°, designed for industrial heating. HTS 2710.20.1050 applies as a biodiesel-containing heavy fuel oil preparation with petroleum as the basic constituent. Common in power plants and large furnaces.
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
• Include fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) content analysis to prove biodiesel presence per subheading definitions
• Label containers with exact viscosity, API gravity, and sulfur specs to prevent inspection delays at ports
• Register for EPA renewable fuel standard credits if claiming biodiesel import benefits