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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%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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: 12.5% vs 7.5%

If wax-containing residues

Petroleum waxes and similar products have separate classification.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

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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