2713.90.00.00/Heavy Fuel Oil Tank Residue/Japan

Heavy Fuel Oil Tank Residue from Japan

Residue remaining in tanks after heavy fuel oil (HFO) drainage, consisting of petroleum oil bottoms from bituminous sources. Falls under HTS 2713.90.00.00 as 'other residues' too viscous for standard fuel use. Commonly blended into lower-grade bunker fuels.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

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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
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Import Tips

• Provide bunker fuel blending contracts to demonstrate commercial use and avoid waste classification

• Test for water/sediment content; excessive levels (>5%) may require additional manifests

• Comply with MARPOL Annex I for oily residue imports, including advance notification to port authorities