Heavy Fuel Oil Tank Residue from Mexico

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 — Mexico → 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

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