Waste Marine Residual Fuel (IFO 380, API <25°)

Intermediate Fuel Oil (IFO) 380 waste from ship bunkering, testing below 25° API, is categorized as waste residual fuel oil under HTS 2710.99.0500 for its heavy bituminous mineral oil composition.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2710.19.11Higher: 25% vs 7.5%

If for unused heavy fuel oils

Non-waste status moves to preparations containing 70%+ petroleum oils.

2712.90Higher: 10% vs 7.5%

If wax-containing residues

Petroleum waxes and similar products have separate classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit bunker delivery notes and tank sounding records proving waste status

Test for sulfur content compliance with IMO 2020 if reprocessed for resale

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